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“To Marie, Katie, Nancy, and Jennifer, My deepest sympathy to all you in your loss. I know first hand how difficult it is to lose someone that you...Read More »
1 of 33 | Posted by: Lynda Griggs - Pickens, SC

“I will always remember Mac Welborn and the service he gave to Pickens County Council, the National Guard, and his community. He was a very special...Read More »
2 of 33 | Posted by: Bob Nash - Central, SC - Friend

“Marie and family, We are remembering you in your sorrow, and praying that God will make His loving presence very real. "And they remembered...Read More »
3 of 33 | Posted by: Carl & Shelba Brooks - Central, SC

“Knew Mac for many years. He was a good man. Marie and girls, just lean on the lord and let Him lift you all up thru this hurting time. Our love and...Read More »
4 of 33 | Posted by: Margaret T. Gravely - SC

“Marie and Family, We are so sorry to hear of Mac's passing. He is with the Lord now and with Amy. Mac was such a good man and friend to us through...Read More »
5 of 33 | Posted by: Julie Youngblood - Pickens, SC

“We enjoyed dealing with you & Mac. Hovey & Frances ”
6 of 33 | Posted by: Hovey & Frances Anders - Pickens, SC

“Your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I have such good memories of your family and time spent in your home. Although...Read More »
7 of 33 | Posted by: Betty Ann Cooper Black - SC

“Sorry to hear of Mac's death. My prayers are with you Marie and all the family during this sad time. Sue H Gibson ”
8 of 33 | Posted by: Sue Hunter Gibson - Clemson, SC

“We were so sorry to learn about Mac's passing. May God be with you at this sad time. ”
9 of 33 | Posted by: Robert and Shirley Mason - SC

“Marie, Katie, Nancy and Jennifer I am so sorry to hear about Mac's passing. All of you will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. ”
10 of 33 | Posted by: Tracy Merck Richardson - SC

“Marie I am very soory about Mac, he was a wonderful person, known him all my life. He will be sorely missed, my prayers are with you and the children. ”
11 of 33 | Posted by: Julia Rigdon Whitfield - TX

“I am so sad to hear about Mac. he was always so cheerful in my office and never complaining. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I know you will have...Read More »
12 of 33 | Posted by: sandra lamberson

“Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Keith, Arlina, Ryan, Ragan & Connor Moore ”
13 of 33 | Posted by: Keith & Arlina Moore - Cullowhee, NC

“Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Keith, Arlina, Ryan, Ragan & Connor Moore ”
14 of 33 | Posted by: Keith & Arlina Moore - Cullowhee, NC

“Mr. Welborn is missed dearly by our NHC family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. ”
15 of 33 | Posted by: Brooke - Greer, SC

“I am saddened to hear of Mac's passing. I have fond memories of our times together. May good memories and family sustain you. Jim Coleman ”
16 of 33 | Posted by: Jim Coleman - Clinton, SC

“Dear Marie, Katie, Nancy, Jennifer, and Family: I am so sorry about Mac. He was a special part of my childhood. I have wonderful memories of my sleep...Read More »
17 of 33 | Posted by: Jane McCollum - Easley, SC

“Marie and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I just want you all to know that we are thinking of you and your family. Seeing Mac's...Read More »
18 of 33 | Posted by: Rhonda Elrod Perry and Neil Elrod - SC

“Thinking of you and the girls and their families in this time of loss. May God wrap his loving arms around you tomorrow and the days and months ahead...Read More »
19 of 33 | Posted by: Margaret & Bud Waldrop - Pickens, SC

“Sorry Jennifer to hear about your dad. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Mary Ann Conner ”
20 of 33 | Posted by: Mary Ann (Rigdon) Conner - SC

“Dear Family, I am sorry for your loss of Mac. It is never easy losing a loved one. Mac was a constant in the city of Pickens. You could always...Read More »
21 of 33 | Posted by: Tammie McJunkin Alexander - SC

“Marie, Katie, Nancy and Jennifer and families: We grieve with you and regret not being in Pickens tomorrow. Cousin Mac carried the name of great...Read More »
22 of 33 | Posted by: Will and Mary Gravely - Pickens, SC

“Mrs. Welborn and family, My sincere condolences on the passing of Mr. Mac. He was a good man and I have many good memories of both he and the...Read More »
23 of 33 | Posted by: Jim Nichols, Jr. - Easley, SC

“Dearest Marie and family, my thoughts are with you. May your good memories of Mac help comfort you. Love, Betty Palmer McDaniel ”
24 of 33 | Posted by: Betty Palmer McDaniel - VA

“Our sympathy to all of the family. We have lost a special person in the landmark of Pickens Main Street history. He was a man we always respected...Read More »
25 of 33 | Posted by: Doug and Rosemary Thomas - SC

“Mrs. Marie, I am so sorry for your loss. I have done business with Mac and you since we moved here in 1985..You are in my prayers. ”
26 of 33 | Posted by: Paula Harris - Pickens, SC

“Marie and family- So sorry to hear of your loss. There aren't many days that go by that I don't think of Amy and I know she is with her Dad now....Read More »
27 of 33 | Posted by: Georgia Brown Caudle - SC

“Dearest Marie and Girls, So shocked to hear of Mac's death. He will be so missed by the whole community. You are in my prayers. God give you the...Read More »
28 of 33 | Posted by: Ray Grant - Pickens, SC - Friens

“Marie and family, was so sorry to hear about mac passing. my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. He was always so friendly when he came in at...Read More »
29 of 33 | Posted by: brenda garner - roebuck, SC

“Marie and Family, It will not be the same with him gone. He was such a part of Pickens. All of you have endured so much. Hopefully God will ease...Read More »
30 of 33 | Posted by: Robert & Cindy Nealy - Pickens, SC

“Marie and family, you are in our prayers and thoughts at this time. Melanie and Murray Davis ”
31 of 33 | Posted by: Melanie and Murray Davis - SC

“Mac was my first cousin, the closest to my age. Growing up we were always close. He knew just about everybody in the county, and they knew him. He...Read More »
32 of 33 | Posted by: Edwin McCravy - Columbia, SC

“Please accept our heartfelt condolences. We will sorely miss Mac, but know he is in a better place. He was a good man and a good example to all of...Read More »
33 of 33 | Posted by: John and Dana McCravy - Greenwood, SC


James Mac Welborn
Pickens, South Carolina

Mac Welborn, 76, husband of Marie Oliver Welborn passed from this life to his Heavenly home, Sunday, August 12, 2012.

Born in Pickens County a son of the late Robert and Louise Gravely Welborn. He was the owner of Welborn Furniture and later Welborn Carpet and Flooring for 55 years. Mr. Welborn was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, a member of Hejaz Shrine Temple, served 27 years as a Volunteer Fireman, 33 years in the South Carolina National Guard, a former member of Sertoma Club, Rotary Club, as well as a former member of the Pickens Country Club and Jaycees. Mr. Welborn was elected to County Council for 8 years.

Survivors include his wife Marie of 56 years, loving daughters; Katie Gowan (Noel), Nancy Ford (Todd), Jennifer Campbell (Steve) all of Pickens and was predeceased by Amy Suzanne Welborn, grandchildren; Trey and Suzanne Gowan, Jonathan and Ryan Ford, Drew and Hannah Campbell.

A memorial service to celebrate Mr. Welborn's life will be held 1 PM Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at Grace United Methodist Church. The visitation will follow in the Fellowship Hall until 3:30 PM

Memorials may be made to Grace United Methodist Church Playground Fund, 309 East Cedar Rock Street Pickens, South Carolina, 29671.

Expressions of sympathy may be expressed by visiting www.dillardfunerals.com

The family will be at the home.

Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Welborn family.