Philip E. Welty, 70 of Huntington County, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at his home in rural Huntington County.

Phil was born on February 3, 1953, to Lawrence and Wanda (Taylor) Welty in Wabash, Indiana. Phil liked to fish and hunt. He was a well known fur buyer for more than 40 years. He was the owner/operator of Gunner's Trading Post in Wabash, Indiana which he ran until 2010. Phil was a world champion coon hunter and folks would often marvel at his hunting dogs. A wonderful coach, he coached many sports, including baseball, softball, basketball and football. Phil was a caring person and would support anyone in the community he could.

Phil was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Wanda Welty, sister, Judy Stephens, and grandson, Little Andy Welty.

Loving survivors include his wife of 47 years, Karen Welty of Huntington, children, Angela (Marion) Mooberry of Warren, IN, Andy (Danielle Wheat) Welty of Huntington, IN, Amy (Drew) Glancy of Bluffton, IN, grandchildren, twins Kennan and Colton Mooberry, Keana (Ronald) Comer III, Trey Glancy, Carrie Hamilton, Cassie Hamilton, CJ Vebert, Rachel (Chris) Brown, Stephen (Amber) Mooberry, great grandchildren, Magnolia Comer, and Everlly Manlove, sister, Diana (David) Shenefield of Huntington, IN, and brother-in-law Bob Stephens of Arizona.

Friends and family may gather to share and remember at Glancy-H. Brown & Son Funeral Home located at 203 N Matilda Warren, IN 46792 on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 from 4PM to 8PM. A funeral service will be held at Warren United Church of Christ, 202 E 2nd St Warren, IN 46792 on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 11AM with one hour of visitation before the service. Pastor Troy Drayer will be officiating. Entombment will follow at Gardens of Memory in Marion, Indiana.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to: Riley Children's Foundation
500 N. Meridian Street, Suite 100 Indianapolis, IN 46204

Arrangements have been entrusted to Glancy-H. Brown & Son Funeral Home in Warren, Indiana.