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.