Mr. Montez "Googer" T. Welch

Montez Terrell Welch affectionately known as “Googer” was born on August 14, 1991, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Jonette Scott and Aaron Welch.

Montez was the smallest baby in the nursery, weighing 1 pound and 5 ounces. He was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy early on, yet Montez still thrived as well as possible in the nursery.

Montez attended Easter Seals Cross Roads for therapy and for various services. He attended IPS Schools 92, 98, John Marshall, and Arlington High School Special Education Programs.  Montez enjoyed attending school and the attention he received from fellow students, teachers, and faculty. Everyone loved Montez and his happy disposition made everyone take notice.

In spite of the many health challenges he experienced, he was happy and loved. Montez was definitely a soldier and strong in spirit. He taught us compassion, unconditional love, and brought so many people together.

Montez Terrell Welch departed this life on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. We were blessed to be apart of his life for 32 years. He is now free! No more illness, suffering restrictions, or pain.  

Montez was preceded in death by his grandparents John Scott and Patricia Scott.

Montez leaves to cherish his memory to a lifetime and devoted mom Jonette and Dad Aaron; sister Jasmine Welch, niece Ava Welch who adored her Uncle Googer; devoted grandmother Pam Taylor; uncle Charles Taylor; Godmother Tanya Scott; cousins, Brittany and a host of cousins extended family, and friends, He will be missed by his bus drivers, bus monitors, physicians, and support staff that play a major part in Montez’s life

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