Joshua Lee Burch

Joshua Lee Burch obituary, Florence, SC

Joshua Lee Burch

Joshua Burch Obituary

Visit the Smith Funeral Home of Florence website to view the full obituary.

Mr. Joshua Lee Burch, son of Willie Frank Burch, Sr. and the late Shirley Mae Burch was born on December 24, 1981 in Florence County. God called him home on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.

Joshua was educated in the public schools of Florence County and attended South Florence High School.

Joshua was employed by McCall Farms in Effingham, SC and was a brick mason by trade.

Joshua attended worship services Florence Baptist Temple, Florence, SC and Salem United Methodist Church, Florence, SC (Claussen Community).

Joshua loved his family and shared much laughter with them.

Joshua was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Mae Burch; four uncles and four aunts.

Joshua leaves to cherish his precious memories: his loving daughters, Ariel Yasmine Burch, Amani Jasmine Burch and Aaliyha Zasmine Burch; one grandson, Elijah I’mir Brabham; father, Willie Frank Burch, Sr.; two brothers, Willie Frank (Beatrice) Burch, Jr. and Darren Lee Burch; two sisters, Shirlvena (Larry) Felder and Thellanda Burch; four uncles, eight aunts, three nephews, six nieces, three great nephews, two great nieces, and a host of other relatives and friends.

We have loss our beloved Dad, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend. We will miss his laughter and kind heart. Joshua loved his family and friends, but most of all his daughters and grandson. Be at peace, we love you, Joshua!

Please keep the family of Joshua Lee Burch in your thoughts and prayers.

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Smith Funeral Home of Florence

307 S. Johns Street, Florence, SC 29506

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