Obituary of Kevin Thomas Welsh

Airman First Class Kevin T. Welsh, USAF passed away unexpectedly on June 4, 2015 while stationed with the 8th Security Forces Squadron at Kunsan Air Base in the Republic of Korea. He was a loving son, brother, grandson, nephew, uncle and friend. Kevin Thomas Welsh was born on May 19, 1995 in Dayton, Ohio to Patrick Joseph and Marilynn Ann (Reynolds) Welsh. He attended Wayne High School in Dayton and graduated from Coronado High School in Colorado Springs, the class of 2013. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 2013 and graduated from basic training on February 7, 2014. He was proud to be a integral part of the 323 TRS, Flt. 129 "Anytime, Anyplace, Mustangs!" He then graduated from the SFS TECH School, 343 TS Team 9 on May 19, 2014. Kevin is survived by his parents Patrick and Marilynn Welsh of Colorado Springs; his brother: Ryan M. Welsh of Dayton, Ohio; his sisters: Meghan L. Kent of Dillon, Colorado; Erin M. Welsh of Dayton and Caitlin E. Welsh of Colorado Springs. He is also survived by his maternal grandmother: Mary Lou Reynolds of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; his niece: Gracyn J. Kent of Dillon; his aunts and uncles: Eileen and Steve Sullivan of Dayton, Janet and Paul Popowski of Wilmington, N.C.; and Mary Elizabeth McLaughlin of Donegal, Ireland. Also surviving are his cousins: Lauren and Kristen Popowski and Andrea Collins.He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Mary B. and William J. Welsh, Glenn Reynolds and Mary Ellen McLaughlin.Kevin enjoyed the mountains of Colorado and especially Pikes Peak and the Incline. He will be best remembered for his love of country, family and his journey while following in his father's footsteps in justice and law enforcement. Kevin had a great sense of humor and will be best remembered for his infectious smile, raising his eyebrows and smirking. His outgoing nature meant he was always surrounded by friends. He enjoyed playing baseball, basketball, soccer and most certainly video games, especially Call of Duty.Visitation will be held from 6PM-9PM, Friday evening, June 12, 2015 at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, 2650 Parish View, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80919. A Mass of Christian Burial will be said at 10AM, Saturday, June 13, 2015. A reception will follow at the Fellowship Hall of St. Francis of Assisi Parish. Private committal services will take place on Monday at the Mount St. Francis Columbarium.Memorials in Kevin's name may be made to The Home Front Cares, 1120 N. Circle Drive, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909 or online at april.speake@thehomefrontcares.org He will be dearly missed. Blessed be his memory.Funeral Home:The Springs Funeral Services3115 East Platte AvenueColorado Springs, , COUS 80909 Events Visitation Friday, June 12, 2015 6:00PM - 9:00PM Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 2650 Parish View Colorado Springs, , CO 80919 Phone: 719-599-5031 Service Saturday, June 13, 2015 10:00AM St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 2650 Parish View Colorado Springs, , CO 80919 Phone: 719-599-5031