Robert Earvin Welch Jr., 16, of Brownwood passed away June 29, 2022.  The family will be celebrating his life in a private ceremony.

Robert was born March 20, 2006 in Phoenix, Arizona to Robert Sr. and Nicole (Weaver) Welch.  Robert attended Brownwood High School and was known for having a unique personality.  He had a small circle of friends and family but those that he loved, he loved dearly.  Robert, as most teenagers, really enjoyed playing video games and Anime.  He loved anything to do with the Vikings.  He studied their history, their religion, everything about their existence from their war tactics to the recipe for Viking food.  He knew about their boats, what articles were used for what, their weapons and the reason for tattoos and different insignia that was used.  He was quite the historical scholar on this topic.  His favorite tv shows and movies were about Vikings and Zombies.  He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and going to the Ocean, but most of all he loved to spend time with his friends with family.  If he loved you and let you in close, you were family in his eyes.

Robert is survived by his parents, Robert Sr. and Nicole Welch of Brownwood; sisters, Yevette Welch, Evia Welch, Deonna Chrane of Brownwood; his self-proclaimed brother, Michael Camp; grandparents, Roger Welch of Brownwood, Jim Weaver of Blanket, David and wife Mary Perez & Anthony Cadriel; aunts & uncles, Elisha Gonzales, Brandy and Terry Odom of Ballinger, David Banks, Daniel Perez, Darrell Roberts, Christopher Oxford, Leanne and Brandon Camp; cousin, Roy Pierce; and many more cousins, friends and loved ones.

Robert was preceded in death by his grandma, Elizabeth Cadriel, aunt, Raquel Weaver; great grandma, Bonnie Jean Weaver; great grandpa and grandma, Jerry and Gayle Welch.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Heartland Funeral Home, 303 Early Blvd., Early, Texas, 76802 in his name.

Online condolences, tributes and memorials can be shared with family at www.heartlandfuneralhome.net