Dante Dewayne Welch

Dante DeWayne “Boo” Welch (October 28, 1979 – March 5, 2023) is remembered for the deep love he carried for his children and for the simple pleasures that brought him peace. A native of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, Dante placed family at the center of his life and took great joy in spending time with his children, relatives, and close friends.

Dante worked for many years at Electrolux in Springfield, Tennessee, and more recently at the Aludyne manufacturing plant in Clarksville, Tennessee. Those who knew him recall a hardworking, steady presence who took pride in supporting his family and showing up for everyday responsibilities.

In his free time, Dante found comfort and contentment outdoors. He enjoyed fishing and traveling when opportunities arose, and he treasured quiet moments together with family — weekend trips, shared meals, and time spent laughing with those he loved. To his children and to those who called him friend or brother, Dante was a companion in both ordinary and special times.

He was born to John and Rosa Welch and is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother Beatrice Dowlen and paternal grandmother Louella Welch Williams. Dante is survived by his four children — Dantaveyah Quarles, Dontre Quarles, Deion Welch and Dantavion Welch — his sisters Melissa (James) Mosley and Cowanna Welch, and a wide circle of nieces, nephews, a devoted friend Latasha Mumford, and many other family members and friends whose lives he touched.

Funeral services were arranged by Gamble Funeral Home in Hopkinsville. Those who loved Dante remember him not for how his life ended, but for the steady care he gave to his family and the everyday kindness he showed to others. His memory lives on in his children and in the small, enduring moments shared with those who knew him.