James Albert Welch

James Albert Welch, 56, of Pea Ridge died Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013, at Circle of Life Hospice in Bentonville. He was born Dec. 29, 1956, in Riverside, Calif. He served six years in the U.S. Air Force and was employed by Landers-McLarty in Bentonville in car sales. He was a Baptist, enjoyed fishing, the outdoors and was an animal lover. He is survived by his mother, Shirley Lane, and stepfather, Wymbert Lane, of Pea Ridge; one brother, Johnny Swanson and wife, Jody, of Centerton; two sisters, Cindy Dupuis and Joi Swanson, both of Rogers; one uncle, Bill Gardner of Bentonville; one aunt, Connie Dingman of Pea Ridge; and his constant companion, "Roxie." Cremation arrangements were by Sisco Funeral Home of Pea Ridge. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Circle of Life Hospice at Legacy Village, 900 NE Verdant, Bentonville, AR 72712. A memorial service is set for Sunday, March 10, 2 p.m. with the Rev. Louis Threeton and Mark Simon officiating at Glorious Grace Fellowship, 4135 N. 2nd, also Highway 94 north of Rogers. Online condolences may be made at siscofuneralhome.net.