Tom Stephen Welton

Tom Stephen Welton, 67, a resident of Fredonia, Kansas, formerly of Hoisington, Kansas, and El Dorado, Kansas, died Saturday, July 5, 2014 at Fredonia Regional Hospital. He was born August 7, 1946 in Great Bend, Kansas, the son of Donald E. and Mable (Roche) Welton. Tom was a graduate of Hoisington High School and received a bachelor"s degree from Emporia State University. He served in the United States Navy 1968-1971. He was a retired office manager for Automotive Specialists in El Dorado. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Hoisington. Tom"s survivors include: Two sisters: Judy (James) Brittain of St. Louis, MO Susan Welton of Fredonia, KS One brother: William (Charlotte) Welton of Perth, Australia Nieces and Nephew: Julia Arth of St. Louis, MO Jana Drew of Austin, TX Wendy Welton of Adalade, Australia Scott Welton of Perth, Australia 3 great nieces; 2 great nephews; 1 great-great nephew His parents, Donald and Mable Welton preceded him in death. Funeral services will be at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, July 10, 2014 at the Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington, Kansas with Mike Myers officiating. Burial will be in the Hoisington Cemetery. Friends may stop by Timmons Funeral Home Tuesday and Wednesday to sign the register book. A memorial has been established in Tom"s name with the Hoisington Public Library and contributions can be sent to or left at either funeral home. Words of condolence for the family may be sent to www.timmonsfuneralhome.com. Timmons Funeral Home in Fredonia, Kansas, and Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington, Kansas are in charge of the arrangements.