Darian Dekai Welch

Darian Dekai Welch, 18, passed away on August 4, 2022. Darian was born on May 14, 2004 in Columbus, Ohio to Lindsay Thomas and Darryl Welch.

Graduated from Mifflin High School, Class of 2022, with plans to join the US Navy and travel the world.

Handsome, humorous, athletic, dancer, focused, caring, confident, charismatic, always encouraged other people to do their best and be the best that they can be

He is preceded in death by his grandmother Michelle Robertson, uncle Michael Deshawn Davis and brother Caiden Josiah Welch.

Darian is survived by his mother Lindsay Thomas and father Darryl Welch.

Siblings: A’Nhaya Quian Welch, Jace Gregory Welch, Kaelyn Michelle Welch, and Layla Rae Welch

Special Cousins: Selisha Davis, Dasianay Davis, Dominique Davis, Sean Davis, Asyana Steele, Ariana Steele, and Imani Williams

Grandparents: Joyce Thomas, Theorphus Thomas, Daryl Welch, Sr. and Raymond Robertson, Sr.

Aunts and Uncles: Melisha Davis, Raymond Robertson, Jr., Latisha (Ronnie) Lanier, Kimmery Taylor, Diedra Thomas, Toye Thomas, and Andre Steele

Special Friends: Jakiyah Wilson and Tayvon Carter

“I was a general, a hustler, an instant mood changer, a competitor, a debater, a helper and a survivor…

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