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Robert "Guy" BURCH Sr.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Sep. 24, 2011.

BURCH, Robert "Guy" Sr., 91, of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord September 22, 2011. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bea Burch; and is survived by his sons, Robert Jr. and his wife, Brenda, Donald and his wife, Debbie, Mike and his wife, Kim, and Pat and his wife, Susan, of Christiansburg; grandchildren, Angela Shibley, Teresa Kane, Andy Burch, Jason and Hunter Mawyer, Thomas Burch, Kate, Cole and Hayden Burch; five great-grandchildren; and brother, William C. Burch and his wife, Sylvia. Mr. Burch was a proud member of the U.S. Army, serving in WWII in the 101st Airborne in the European Theater. He retired from Watkins Nursery. He was an avid wood worker with hand tools and demonstrated his work in hand crafted heirlooms. A memorial service will be held 4 p.m. Sunday, September 25, 2011, followed by a gathering of family and friends until 9 p.m. at Bliley's - Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd. A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, October 1, 2011 in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to Hospice of Virginia.

This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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September 26, 2011

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September 26, 2011

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September 25, 2011

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Ruth Boatwright

September 26, 2011

We were sadden to learn of the death of Mr. Guy Burch. All of us at Richardson Harris Boatwright Insurance Agency will miss his visits. He was one of the sweetest men we've ever known and he brighten our day whenever he came by. We know that he is now with the woman he loved with all of his heart. We offer our heartfelt sympathy to all of his family and pray the wonderful memories he has left you will comfort you in the days ahead.

Tim Blackburn

September 26, 2011

Very sorry for your loss. I knew Guy as a member of RATS (Richmond Antique Tool Society). He was a true gentleman, and excellent craftsman. He was an inspiration to us all. He will be missed.

September 25, 2011

Our deepest condolances. Guy was a true gentleman. We shared the same passion for old tools and making things, on behalf of the Antique Tool Society, he will be missed. J. Meola

September 25, 2011

to the burch family i knew mr. burch from rats club. we were worried at our last meeting because he was not there. i really enjoyed talking with guy at the meeting. i will miss him greatly. henry bradbury

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The staff of The Crossings at Bon Air

September 25, 2011

We at The Crossings are grateful for the short time that we were able to spend with Mr. Burch. Thoughts are with his family and friends.

Rick Long

September 24, 2011

Guy Burch... you were the best at spoon carving and making your own tools. You shared your passion for woodworking at our meetings and you were an inspiration to members of our tool club. It was an honor to have known you as a friend, member of our tool club, a loving husband, father and all around great man. Guy Burch was one of the finest gentlemen I have known. RIP my friend.
Rick Long - President of RATS (Richmond Antique Tool Society)

Mount Calvary Cemetery

September 24, 2011

To the family of Robert Burch Sr.,

We at Mount Calvary Cemetery wish to express our deepest sympathies for the loss of your loved one and we pray that God will help to ease your pain in the days to come. We are proud and honored to be chosen as the final resting place for Robert. This is a responsibility that we do not take lightly and we pledge the highest level of perpetual care to honor his memory. Please do not hesitate to call us with any concerns or if there is anything we can do to make these difficult experiences any easier.

Jim Glass
General Mgr.
Mount Calvary Cemetery
804-355-5271

Paul & Ruth Anne Shorter

September 24, 2011

Donnie and family, I'm sorry to hear about your dad. It brought back the memories of the fun we had as kids in the neighborhood. Praying for you and your family.

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Bliley's Funeral Home - Chippenham

6900 Hull Street, Richmond, VA 23224