Louie Welch

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Louie Welch

Born: 9-Dec-1918
Birthplace: Lockney, TX
Died: 27-Jan-2008
Location of death: Harris County, TX
Cause of death: Cancer - Lung

Gender: Male
Religion: Protestant [1]
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Politician

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Mayor of Houston, 1964-73

[1] Garden Oaks Church of Christ.

Father: Gilford Edgar Welch (auto mechanic)
Mother: Nora Shackleford
Wife: Iola Faye Cure (m. 17-Dec-1940, d. 1991)
Son: Guy (twin, b. 1942)
Son: Gary (twin, b. 1942)
Son: Gil
Son: Shannon
Daughter: Tina
Daughter: Lisa Meredith (d. 1955 cancer)
Wife: Helen Morales (m. 1992, until his death)

University: BA History, Abilene Christian College (1940)

Mayor of Houston (1964-73)
Houston City Council (1956-62)
Houston City Council (1950-52)
Lions Club

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