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BORN
1920
DIED
2007
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Arthur Burch Obituary
Arthur Edward Burch Sr., 86, of Lynchburg died Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007, at the Odd Fellows Home. He was the husband of Addie Adams Burch of Lynchburg.
Born Aug. 17, 1920, in Amherst county. He was a son of the late Emmett Ernest and Eva Page Burch.
Arthur was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II having served aboard the U.S.S. Biloxi. He was a retired employee of Lynchburg Foundry and a member of Park View United Methodist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his two brothers, Ernest E. Burch and William A. Burch.
Surviving are his daughter, Barbara B. Bryant and husband, Clayton R., of Monroe; two sons, Arthur E. Burch Jr. and wife, Patricia D., of Roanoke, and Terry W. Burch and wife, Betty, of Forest; his stepson, Buddy Almond of Manassas; two step daughters, Barbara A. Stump of Lynchburg, and Laverne A. Ramsey of Richmond; two sisters, Lois B. Cutshall and husband, Shelby, of Monroe, Marilyn B. Harris and husband, Fred, of Madison Heights; a sister-in-law, Helen R. Burch of Madison Heights; 12 grandchildren, Julie Watts, Raymond Bryant, Matthew Burch, Edward Crews Jr., Brian Crews, Robin Almond, J. D. Almond, Kevin Almond, Mark Almond, Michael Stump, Kathy Stump and Malinda Stump; numerous great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at Diuguid Wiggington Chapel, with the Rev. Lenn E. Lloyd and the Rev. Jeri Bishop officiating.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time.
Those wishing to make memorial contributions, please consider The Lynchburg Humane Society.
Memories and Condolences
for Arthur Burch
February 19, 2007
May the Love of God bless and comfort you in this time of sorrow.
Your friends in Christ,
Thomas Terrace Babtist Church
Concord, Va.
ABRAHAM & KAREN HUGHES
February 19, 2007
BURCH FAMILY:
WE MET MR. BURCH AT THE ODDFELLOWS HOME. WE FORMED A SPIRITUAL RELATIONSHIP WITH HIM & WE VISITED AND HAD PRAYER NUMEROUS TIMES. ON THE BACK OF HIS BIBLE IS "ABRAHAM
VISITOR" HE WROTE. GOD BLESS FOR WE LOVED MR. BURCH.
martha and catherine
February 19, 2007
Terry and family.... so sorry to hear of your loss... take care !
from: Everyone @ Rainfrost Nursery
Jennifer Akers
February 18, 2007
The Burch Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Mr. Burch was such a lovely sweet and caring person and I always enjoyed talking with him on a daily basis when I worked for the Odd Fellows Home. He always had a big smile and a kind word for everyone. He will be greatly greatly missed. God bless you all!
Billye and Randy Oefelein
February 18, 2007
Barbara, Arthur and Terry,
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours at this very diffiuclt time. Uncle Ed was a wonderful man and will be greatly misssed. Cherish the precious memories that you have of him. God bless you all.
Love,
Randy, Billye and family
TOMMY & RENEE WOOD
February 18, 2007
MRS. CUTSHALL
WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR BROTHER. YOU ALL ARE IN OUR PRAYERS.
W F O RACING
melinda lawhorn
February 17, 2007
Sorry to hear of your loss. I remember Ed always liked to make people laugh. Granny will miss you!! And to the family my thoughts and prayers.
K. V. Hamilton
February 17, 2007
To Laverne, Barbara, and Buddy. You have my condolenses. If any of you three have a PC please write me.
Claude & Peachie Coates
February 17, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
I had the pleasure of having brief visits with Ed when I would be at the Oddfellows. He always seem to be in great spirits.
Wayne Ring
February 17, 2007
Arthur,Terry Barbara
I am so sorry to see that your Dad has passed, I think of you often.
Wayne Ring
Randall Harris
February 17, 2007
Ed taught me a lot growing up. He was a wonderful uncle, but more importantly a great friend. We always had fun talking about UVa football and basketball, and about the St.Louis Cardinals. "Shortman"
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