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1935
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2021
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Bobby Burcham Obituary
Bobby was born to Eli and Eva Bryant Burcham on Nov. 16, 1935.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and son, Jimmy Burcham; and daughter, Teresa Burcham; and son-in-law, Perry Staples; and numerous sisters and brothers.
Bobby will always be remembered and loved by his wife of 67 years, Geneva Burcham; his daughters and sons-in-law, Sandy and Willie Wilson, Donna and David Edwards, all of Galax, Va., and Kathy and Randy Wilson and Pam and Preston Robinson, all of Woodlawn, Va.; daughter-in-law, Lynn Burcham.; his cherished grandchildren, Brandon, Casey, Kendall, Cody, Whitney, Jamie, Cory, Ryan, Kayla, Kyle; and 15 great-grandchildren; sisters, Barbara Harmon of Galax, Va., and Linda Felts of Winston-Salem, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Saturday Oct. 16, 2021, at Blue Ridge Chapel Baptist Church. Presiding will be Pastor Mark Mays and Pastor David Moore. Burial will follow in Oakland United Methodist Church Cemetery. There will be no visitation.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Blue Ridge Chapel Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 874, Galax, Va. 24333.
A guestbook is available online at www.vaughanguynn.com.
Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home is serving the family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Bobby Burcham
Parke Quesenberry
October 20, 2021
My sympathies to all of this loving family. May God’s love bring you all comfort during this very sad time.
Shelby Shaw
October 17, 2021
Sandy and Donna, I am so sorry for your loss. I hope your fond memories will bring a smile to your hearts and God, as only He can will make your grief easier. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. God bless.
Sara Rucker
October 16, 2021
Bobby loved his family and friends! He helped many people over the years! Praying for your family they this difficult time!
Mark & Charlotte Gillespie
October 15, 2021
Thoughts and prayers for this wonderful family.
Betty, Billy & Scott Testerman
October 15, 2021
We were so very sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Please know that your family will be in our prayers during this difficult time.
Lones & Helen Combs
October 15, 2021
Thoughts and prayers for all the family. May God Bless each one.
Sandra Galyean
October 14, 2021
Kathy, Whitney, Pam, Ryan, and Family,
I am so sorry hear of your loss. Keeping you and the entire family in my thoughts and prayers.
Susan Bond
October 14, 2021
I am so sorry for the lost of your beloved family member. My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of sadness.
Bobby and Pam Horton
October 14, 2021
So sorry for your loss. Sending thoughts and prayers to you all.
Sharon Staples-Perry
October 14, 2021
So sorry for the loss of your precious loved one. May God be with you through the many hard days ahead.
Tim & Susie Roberts
October 14, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers are with each of the family during this difficult time. May God bless each of you in the days ahead.
Frankie Burcham
October 14, 2021
Bobby was the kindest man I know. He will be missed. Prayers for the family.
Wayne & Gwen Marion
October 13, 2021
You are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so very sorry for your loss. Sending love your way.
Ken and Tammy Goodyear
October 13, 2021
Prayers of healing and comfort during this difficult time.
Gary & Debbie Hamm
October 13, 2021
Thoughts and prayers for the entire family during this difficult time. We love you all!
Roxanna Martin
October 13, 2021
May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories together as you celebrate a life well lived. Sending love and prayers to all.
Donna Brown
October 13, 2021
Kathy I am so sorry to hear about your dad..my thoughts are with your entire family
Linda and Larry Pickett
October 13, 2021
Praying for you Pam and family, so sorry for your loss! May God comfort each of you!
Angel Reynolds
October 13, 2021
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers!
Ronnie, Angel Reynolds and children
Barry & Ann Branscome
October 13, 2021
Sorry to hear of your loss. May God give all the family comfort during this time.
Marie Smith
October 13, 2021
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Randy and Veronica Bowman
October 13, 2021
Sending love and Prayers for the family with the loss of a great man.
Bonnie Hiatt
October 13, 2021
Bobby was one of the kindest men we have ever met. Loved sitting with him and Geneva in the bleachers at CCHS watching basketball. We will miss that beautiful smile.
Love and prayers.
Dennis & Bonnie
Linda Hill
October 13, 2021
Geneva,Sandy and Pam I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and the rest of the family.
Dennis & Debbie Frost
October 13, 2021
Prayers for each of this special family. Bobby was a great man and always had a smile for everyone. May God be with all of you and give you comfort and peace during this difficult time. Love each of you!
Edwin and Lois Love
October 13, 2021
We can't say how sorry we were to hear about Bobby. Our thoughts and prayers as well as our love are with you at this time.
JERRY WILSON
October 13, 2021
Thoughts and Prayers to family proud to have beenhis friend
Arnold& Barbara Lundy
October 13, 2021
He was a nice person and neighor.
Audene Phillips
October 13, 2021
Prayer and Love during this time. I love you guys!!! Audene Phillips
Joe & Susan White
October 13, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during the loss a such a great man. May God surround you with his love and peace and give you the strength you need.
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