FLORENCE, SC Ernest Bradley Welch, II, 46, of Florence, died Tuesday, March 19, 2013 in Florence, SC. He was born November 13, 1966 in San Diego, CA to the late Eugene Everette and Loretta Shields Welch. Ernie was a loving and supporting father and husband. He supported his wife's teaching career and education. He loved Michael as his own. He supported his daughter's education and athletics and was always dependable for family and friends whenever needed. He will definitely be looking after his two best friends, Archie and Jeff and will be smiling down on his sisters, nieces and nephews. He will be extremely missed by all. Ernest was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Eugene Everette Welch II. Survivors include: wife, Sandra Marie Welch of Florence, SC; daughter, Breanna Mae Welch of Florence, SC; step-son, Michael David Grogan of Florence, SC; sisters, Rhonda (Leroy) Carte' of Phoenix, AZ, and Debbie Shields of Phoenix, AZ; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, March 23, 2013, at Cain Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends Saturday 1:00 - 2:00 pm at Cain Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to Florence County Humane Society - PO Box 4808 Florence, SC 29502.