Man killed in tree accident

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Thursday, August 18. 2011
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A man was killed Wednesday on Nowhere Road in Madison County as he worked with a crew and a crane to cut down a tree.

Christopher Welch, 26, Watkinsville, was reportedly in the tree when a limb broke and he fell, according to Madison County chief deputy Shawn Burns.

“He was dead on the scene,” Burns said.

Burns did not know the name of the company with whom Welch was working. He said Welch was married and was expecting his second child.
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#1 P Bidinger on 08/18/11 at 11:54 AM [Reply]
Chris Welch was expecting his second child. He already has a little boy and they are expecting a little girl in October.
#1.1 Paul on 08/18/11 at 03:27 PM [Reply]
I knew Chris. He was a really great guy. This is just awful.
#2 trisha on 08/18/11 at 09:03 PM [Reply]
CHRIS WAS A GREAT GUY! WONDERFUL FATHER HUSBAND AND FRIEND! HE WAS LOVED BY MANY! BUT CORRECTION TO THIS ARTICLE CHRIS DID NOT FALL OUT OF A TREE! HE NEVER FELL A LIMB BROKE AND THE TREE TOP FELL ON TOP OF HIM! WE LOVE YOU CHRIS! SAY HELLO TO THE ALMIGHTY FOR ME! WE WILL BE WITH YOU SOON
#3 Krystal Samples on 08/19/11 at 07:53 AM [Reply]
He was at my grandmothers house when this happened! My family are sending condolences to his family! Prayers are being sent up for you as well.
#4 Erica Welch on 08/26/11 at 12:42 PM [Reply]
Chris is my only brother and I will miss him dearly. Thankfully he ahs left us two children, a 4 year old boy named Collin and a babygirl due in October named Alyssa. Jennifer, Chris's fiance, is a wonderful mother and the sweetest girl I have ever met. My brother was very lucky to find such a special girl. She will be needing all the help she can get, especially with this new baby coming into our world in October. They had not gotten to get all the necessities for bringing a baby into this world. We have set up a trust fund for Jennifer and the babies, Any donations will be greatly appreciated. You can send a check or go deposit donations at First American Bank and Trust at 300 College Avenue
Athens GA 30601 telephone #(706) 354-5000 or any other first american bank location. Thankyou so much for all your thoughts and prayers. Please keep them coming, as everybody who knew Chris has lossed a best friend.
#5 Anonymous on 08/26/11 at 01:56 PM [Reply]
I am so sorry for your loss. I did not know your brother but I can only imagine the pain your family must be feeling. I hope your sister in law receives donations that can help in the upbringing of your niece and nephew. God Bless!
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