James “Buzz” Welch
James “Buzz” Welch, 77, of La Marque passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 3, 2025. He was born in Virginia on November 24, 1947.
Buzz worked at Amoco Oil/BP starting in 1969 and retired in 1999 at 52 years old. He served on the Fire Department at Amoco/BP and the City of La Marque. He taught classes at Fire School.
He loved softball and played on several teams over many years. His love for the sport led him to coaching girls’ softball for his daughters and granddaughters.
Buzz enjoyed his retirement which included all of the fishing and hunting he could do.
He is survived by his wife Karen of 60 years, 2 daughters, 4 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren.
A memorial visitation will be on Saturday, March 8, 2025 from 2PM-4PM at James Crowder Funeral Home in La Marque, TX 77568.
I knew Buzz( Buzzard) for about 60 years. Played some softball with him. Always considered him to be a friend. I always enjoyed his wit and wisdom. I’m a better person for knowing him. God bless the family and RIP my friend!
Buzz, sure going to miss you my friend, we had a lot of good times over past years, working together on TAR,s, but more especially the time we spent fishing and hunting together, those were the best times, gonna miss you coming over and hanging out with me at my shop as well.I will never forget you brother, May God bless you and your family.
Karen, you and the family are in our hearts and prayers.
Karen, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Buzz will be missed by all who knew him. He was a much respected Captain in the refinery fire department. I learned a lot from him. I’m sorry to miss the visitation, out of town for a few more weeks.
I was blessed to grow up with Buzz and Karen as my adopted parents and amazing softball coaches. Buzz, you were an amazing person and the light of Karen, Sue, and Lisa’s life. You will be missed terribly. Karen, Sue, and Lisa, you are in my heart and prayers. I love you all.
Karen, I remember all the parties you guys had and the fun everyone had. Buzz was a wonderful host and a good friend to Weldon and Weyman. It’s really too bad we all had to lose touch the way we did. I’ll keep you and Buzz in my prayers and I’ll remember you guys always.
Buzz was such a good friend. Blessed to have spent many days on the water with him and also learning a lot from him at the plant. He is in a better place now. God bless Karen, his girls and family. He will be missed
Buzz was a good friend of mine and my dad’s for many years. We both enjoyed spending time with him whenever we could. He was always a lot of fun at the deer lease in Fredericksburg. Always a joy to be around! I will miss seeing him at our crawfish boil in LaMarque!
Buzz was a great guy. Was my Fire Captain for awhile in the Amoco Fire Dept. He was a great Leader and it was a pleasure to work with him. Really hilarious. Definitely could make you laugh.