Thomas Gerry Welborn, 64, passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at his home. Visitation will be Thursday, June 21st from 5-8 pm and Friday, June 22nd from 1 pm until the 2 pm chapel service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. \ \ Mr. Welborn was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas L. and Verlon Sims Welborn. He is survived by his daughters, Erin Haley of Richland and Melissa Welborn of Pearl; his son, Billy Welborn of Rankin County; brother, William Trent Welborn of Laurel; sister, Susan Pybus of Florence; and granddaughter, Issabella Gilbert of Richland.\