Dennis Welborn

Dennis Welborn passed away on February 2, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center, due to complications of COVID-19. Dennis was born on June 2, 1956 to the late Ralph and Beatrice Brooks Welborn. He was of the Baptist Faith.  Dennis loved spending time with his daughters, grandchildren and siblings. He was a hard worker and a great carpenter. In his 45 years at RJ Reynolds, he made many friends who became family.  Dennis loved his job and was loved by many.

Those left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Jennifer (Katie) Welborn, Jessica Welborn (fiancé Gina); grandchildren, Ila Welborn, Jaxon Welborn; girlfriend, Ann Snyder; sister, Marquita (Rex) Gregory; brother, David Welborn; special friend like a brother, Donal (Mary) Smith; niece, Renee (Shane) Cheek; nephew, Derek Gregory; great niece, Jada Cheek; great nephews, Bryson Gregory, Connor Gregory, Tanner Cheek.

The family is eternally grateful for the loving care given to Mr. Welborn from Forsyth Medical Center and the Second Floor ICU Staff, and First Floor Neuro Critical Care Unit.  In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name may be made to Dennyville Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, Attn: Linda Everidge, 5432 Everidge Farm Rd., Hamptonville, NC 27020. 

Dennis will be available for public viewing at Gentry Funeral Service of Jonesville on Friday, February 5, 2021 from 8:00AM – 4:30 PM and on Saturday, February 6, 2021 from 8:00AM – 12:00 PM.  The funeral service will be at Dennyville Baptist Church, 2713 Old Highway 60, Ronda, NC 28670, at 2 PM on Saturday, February 6, 2021, officiated by Rev. Tommy Dunaway and Rev. Don Ball. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  Social distancing and wearing of masks is encouraged. The funeral service will be available thru Facebook live and from the church parking lot as well.  All family & friends are welcome. Online condolences may be made to www.gentryfuneralservice.com. Gentry Family Funeral Service of Jonesville is serving the Welborn family.