Franklin Monroe Burch, Jr.

1938 - 2023

Franklin Monroe Burch, Jr. obituary, 1938-2023, Lenoir, NC

Franklin Monroe Burch, Jr.

1938 - 2023

BORN

1938

DIED

2023

Franklin Burch, Jr. Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from May 16 to May 25, 2023.
Franklin Monroe Burch, Jr. Lenoir - Franklin Monroe Burch, Jr., age 84, of Lenoir passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023 at his residence. He was born July 21, 1938 in Laurens County, Georgia to the late Franklin Monroe Burch, Sr. and Cecil Burch. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one son, Alex Nicholas "Nicky" Burch; and one sister, Alethea Hester.

Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 37 years, Melonie Jenkins Burch, of the home; one step-daughter, Ginger Hughes and husband Dr. Josh Hughes; six beloved grandchildren, Cameron Burch and wife Haley, Jon Michael Burch, Beau Burch, Ella Hughes, Elam Hughes, and Emelia Hughes; and two great-grandchildren, Eli Burch and Jaxtyn Burch.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. at First Baptist Church of Lenoir with Dr. Josh Hughes and Dr. David Smith officiating.

The family will receive friends prior to the service from 10:30 to 11:00 A.M. at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Lenoir, 304 Main Street NW, Lenoir, NC 28645, or Amorem Hospice, 902 Kirkwood Street NW, Lenoir, NC 28645.

Online condolences can be left at www.greer-mcelveenfuneralhome.com

Greer-McElveen Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the Burch family.

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