Mr. Charles "Ike" Daniel Welker, 82, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 11:00 am at Brightwood Christian Church with Pastor Mark Robertson and Pastor Ricky Cox officiating.  Burial will follow at Lakeview Memorial Park where military honors will be performed by Randolph County Honor Guard.

Mr. Welker was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Rosa Mae Welker; stepdaughter, Tina Lemons Jones; and siblings, Thomas "Fuzz" David Welker, Brant Welker, Jerry Welker, Steven "Pete" Welker, Margaret Jo Welker, and William "Bill" Robert Welker.

Ike served his country in the U.S. Army and was a longtime member of Brightwood Christian Church where he taught Sunday School, filled in for the pastor when needed, served as deacon and head of the deacon board, and led the singing.  He loved fishing, especially at Santee Cooper, was an avid rabbit hunter, and enjoyed raising Beagles.  Over the years he worked with his brothers building houses and later retired as maintenance supervisor with Prestige Management.

He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Gale Orr Welker; son, Danny Welker (Sharon); daughter, Cathy Welker (Terry); stepson, Christopher Lemons; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; siblings, Barbara Barton, Mary Cox, Judith Nell Welker, Betty Knebel, Claudia Sue Myers, Angie Welker Reaves, James "Jim" Claude Welker, Jack Lawson Welker, John Eugene Welker, and Richard "Porky" Earl Welker; along with a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends whom he loved.

The family will receive friends Friday evening at George Brothers Funeral Service from 6:00-8:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to AuthoCare Hospice 2500 Summit Ave. Greensboro, NC 27405.