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Joe Burch Obituary
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Yorkwood Church of God, Gastonia, with the Revs. Joel Shirley and Bobby Smith officiating.
Interment will be in Lakeview Memory Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at M. L. Ford & Sons Funeral Home, Clover, SC.
Mr. Burch was born May 3, 1952 in Gaston County, NC to the late John Albert and Clifford McAbee Burch. He was a loving husband, father, and "PawPaw."
Survivors are his wife Peggy M. Burch; daughters Wendy Snipes and Kim Messer (Mike); sister Deloris Hoyle; brothers Johnny Burch and Gene Burch all of Clover, SC; grandchildren Megan Mathis, Brooke Ervin, Ariel Moss (Travis), Cassy Williams, Haley Towery, Keith Neal, Hannah Snipes, and Connor Towery; and great grandchildren Bryson Pate, Maci Moss, Audrey Ham, and Maggie Moss.
He was preceded in death by two sons, Ricky Mathis and Bo Towery and by a sister, Joyce Berryhill.
M. L Ford & Son Funeral Home, Clover, SC is serving the family of Mr. Burch.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mlfordsons.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joe Burch
Amber Wright
January 1, 2014
Mr. Joe will be missed by many. He had a very kind heart. He knew how to make everyone smile even when they didn't want to. The family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers. God gained another great angel!
Leona McAbee
January 1, 2014
We were deeply saddened by the news of Joe's passing. Our heart felt condolences to you and your family.
-Aunt Leona McAbee & family
January 1, 2014
joe was a great friend, and schoolmate/ we had lots of good times in school together and even after we got out of school, we'll all miss his smile, that he always carried with him, i know where he is now and hes enjoying all the things to see and do ,,, but most of all he's with jesus christ our lord . r.i.p my friend. robert& louise knight
Rick Tanner
January 1, 2014
So sorry for the family. Joe and I went to school together. I have very fond memories of Joe, I will cherish forever. God bless the family and friends. Rick
Sandie Stinnett
December 31, 2013
So sorry to hear of Joe's passing. When he worked for us he was a true Southrn Gentleman. May God be with you in your time of sorrow and beyond. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Keith Tanner
December 31, 2013
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family,Joe was my friend and a good honest man I new him from my childhood growing up, he also done some Grading for me He will be truly missed
Cindy Wolfe
December 31, 2013
I only met you a couple of times, but you were a sweetie and Peggy too - you will be missed by many.
Carol Schneider
December 31, 2013
Love you both! Will miss our talks.
Renee Lewis
December 31, 2013
Peggy, I am so sorry to hear about Joe. My grandfather Richard Pruitt thought very highly of him. Sorry for your loss.
cheryl brakefield
December 31, 2013
Mrs.peggy mr.joe was a delight when he came into victoria's he will be missed. praying for you & the family
December 31, 2013
Our hearts are sad. We love you so much and wish we could have been there for you yesterday. Let us know if you need anything.
Love,
Mildred and Jerry Fletcher
December 31, 2013
God bless you all. We are praying that God will give you comfort and peace. Joe brought us a lot of laughter and he will be missed.
Love,
Scott, Wendy, & Cheyenne Philbeck
Traci and Paul Dameron
December 31, 2013
Mrs. Peggy, we are so sorry for your loss. Mr. Joe was a sweet kind man. He is with a greater power now with no more suffering and pain. May god bless you and be with you in the times to come. Always know when you are at your worst joe will be shining down on you. We love you.
Karen Sexton
December 31, 2013
So sorry for your loss. There's not a time I can remember seeing Joe without a smile on his face. He could brighten the worst day.
Ashley Lawing
December 31, 2013
Praying for you Peggy. My thoughts are with you and the family.
Don & Barbara Varalli
December 30, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. Prayers for the Burch family.
tonya jenkins
December 30, 2013
Peggy,Wendy,Kim and the rest of the family, I am so sorry for your loss. Joe was a great man and was always very kind to me when i seen him. I will always keep the family in my prayers. May you find peace and comfort at this time and know many people are there to support you through this difficult time. With love, Tonya Jenkins.
Elizabeth Powell
December 30, 2013
May God give you peace through this troubled time! Love you all
SUE TAYLOR
December 30, 2013
I DO NOT EVEN KNOW THE WORDS TO SAY OTHER THAN PRAISE GOD I KNOW MR JOE IS NO LONGER SUFFERING, JOE WAS ALL HEART AND ONE OF MINE AND TIM'S DEAREST FRIEND, HE WILL BE SO MISSED, PRAYERS GOING TO THE FAMILY HE WILL BE MISSED BUT HIS VOICE AND MEMORY WILL ALWAYS REMAIN...I LOVE YOU MR. JOE YOU WERE THE BEST....PRAYING FOR YOU PEGGY AND THE FAMILY, WE ARE HERE IF YOU NEED US!
Mary McCumbee
December 30, 2013
Prayer for the family ! May God be with you !
Patsy MullinaxWingate
December 30, 2013
Praying for your family during this time
Lorie Ann Nolan
December 30, 2013
Mrs. Peggy I am so sorry for your loss, I truly love you and Mr. Joe. I will always remember the good times we had together. My prayers are with you and the family. Mommy and Joe, your sis. are having a great time with Josh right know.
Susie Peay
December 30, 2013
Praying for you and all your family' God be with you.
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