Henry Weldy, 70

Henry Jay Weldy, age 70, of Mottville, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2017 at his home. He was born in Elkhart County, IN, on February 11, 1947, a son of Harold and Virginia (Holaway) Weldy. Henry graduated from Penn High School and served in the U.S. Army from 1967 to 1969. On April 27, 1985, he married Judy Stroup in St. Joseph County, MI. He was employed as a plumber in the RV industry, retiring from Marathon Homes/Elkhart, after 30 years of employment. Henry was a member of the Constantine American Legion. He enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, and riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle.

Surviving are his wife Judy Weldy of White Pigeon, daughters Maryellen Flores of South Bend and Shelly (Eric) Jackson of Jones, MI, son Henry Jay Weldy II of New Castle, mother Virginia Weldy Skiles of Wakarusa, 8 grandchildren David Alvarez, Rico Alvarez, Marie Alvarez, Brianna Weldy, Alexis Weldy, Miranda Weldy, Austin Weldy, and Caden Jackson, and many great grandchildren, sisters Sara (Michael) Reynolds of Wakarusa, Susan (David) Weaver of Gulfport, MS, and brothers Daniel Weldy of Nappannee and Michael (Cindy) Weldy of Wakarusa. He was preceded in death by his father, sister Sherry Meyers, and granddaughter Jasmine Alvarez.

Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will take place at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to Eley Funeral Homes, Constantine. Memorial contributions may be directed to Constantine American Legion or Elkhart County Humane Society. Online messages may be left for the family at www.eleyfuneralhomes.com.