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Arnold Burcham Obituary

TOANO, VA - Arnold "Buddy" Burcham, 66, of Toano, VA passed away September 25, 2015. He was an Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War and stationed in Langley. Buddy retired from NASA after 25 years of service in 2006. He was preceded in death by his parents Arnold B. and Susie Hicks Burcham. Buddy is survived by his wife of 45 years Vicki; a son Chris Burcham and his wife Niki; a daughter Jessica Burcham and her fiancé Keith Butterbredt; a grandson Brent Burcham; and his siblings Carolyn, Randy, Sheila, Marvin, Janet, Stuart, and Kirk. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 29th at Corinth Baptist Church, 11650 New Kent Hwy, New Kent, VA 23124. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends 5:30 to 8 p.m. Monday at Corinth Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73123-1718. Vincent Funeral Home handling arrangements. Tributes may be posted at www.vincentfh.com

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Published by Daily Press on Sep. 27, 2015.

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Bob Leary

November 13, 2021

I am torn at learning of Buddy´s passing. Upon moving to Williamsburg in January 2021, my hopes were to rekindle our deep friendship from the 48th FIS at Langley and at UDORN, Thailand. I will so deeply miss him.

Sandy Otey Oertli

October 3, 2015

Vicki and Family. Im so sorry Buddy had to go so soon. Those who knew him are blessed to have known such a loving, kind & awesome guy. God Bless all of You!! Be sure to cherish all the great memories,they will help you & warm your heart...Sending love & prayers to all of you.
Rest in Peace Bubby! Love you, Sandy

Bob Stuever

September 29, 2015

Dear Vicki and Family,

I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Buddy about twenty years ago, and I will always fondly remember his kind and gentle spirit, his smile and easy laugh, and all the great things he accomplished to keep us flying. He was a joy to be around. You are and will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.

Buddy in the hangar at NASA Wallops, 1983

Paul Stough

September 28, 2015

Dear Vicki and family,

I got to know Buddy soon after he went to work for NASA, and we worked together on several flight research projects. Buddy was a great guy - very capable, conscientious, and always willing to help out where he could. I'll never forget his great smile. I am deeply sorry for your loss and will put you in my prayers.

God's Best Angels

Chuck & Stacey Leber

September 28, 2015

Pam Williams

September 27, 2015

Vicki and Family, Sorry to hear this news. Praying for comfort during this time. Pam Thorpe Williams, Lanexa, VA

Cindy and Wayne Lee

September 27, 2015

Dear Vicki, our deepest sympathies to you and your children. We worked with Buddy almost his whole career. He was kind, generous, had a wonderful work ethic, and was excellent at his job. We all lost him way too soon.

David & Sylvia Tooley

September 27, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. May he rest in peace with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

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5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Corinth Baptist Church

11650 New Kent Hwy., New Kent, VA

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29

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11:00 a.m.

Corinth Baptist Church

11650 New Kent Hwy., New Kent, VA

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