This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RonCollins10 Surnames: Welborn, Mathis, Blevins, Williams, Luther, Johnson, Clay, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/4319/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HARMONY - Mr. Arlen L. Welborn, 76, of Abbydale Road, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2010 at his home. He was born November 26, 1933 in Yadkin County to the late John Robert and Wince Victoria Mathis Welborn. Mr. Welborn was retired from N.L. Fasteners, formerly known as Southern Screw of Statesville with 32½ years of service. He was a member of Hunting Creek Friends Meeting, and his passion was working with cars. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a son, Richard Arlen Welborn; a grandson, Jonathan Andrew Welborn; and by a brother, Manuel Welborn. Surviving are his beloved wife of 54 years, Evalene Blevins Welborn, of the home; a daughter, Anita Gail Welborn Luther Williams, Harmony; a son, Tim Welborn, Harmony; grandchildren, David Wayne Luther, Jamie Danielle Williams, Tim Welborn, Jr., Rusty Shawn Welborn; great-grandchildren, Darrion Wayne Luther, Devin Wayne Luther, Abby Renee Welborn, Emma Marie Welborn, Nicholas Andrew Welborn; two siste! rs, Sheloma (the late Frank) Johnson, Ronda; Lois (Rodney) Clay, Richmond, VA; three brothers, Robert Lee (Teresa) Welborn, Hamptonville; Lenny Welborn, Wentworth, NC, Royce (Elaine) Welborn, Hamptonville, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville. A private interment will occur at a later date. Online condolences may be made to www.gentryfuneral service.com. Published in Winston-Salem Journal on January 8, 2010 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.