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Robert Burcham Obituary
Robert Franklin Burcham, Jr. was born July 14, 1944 in Corinth, the son of the late Robert Franklin Burcham Sr. and Beulah Jones Burcham. He departed this life on April 27, 2024 in Jackson, Tenn. at the age of 79 years, 9 months, 13 days.
Mr. Burcham dedicated a significant portion of his career to Dunn Industrial in Kansas City, Mo., where he served as CEO before his retirement. Also, he held the position of contract manager at Morrison Kundsen.
Aside from his professional endeavors, Mr. Burcham had a passion for bird hunting and found great joy in spending time with his beloved bird dogs Bud and Missy.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra Burcham; two sons, Dr. Robert S. Burcham and wife Rebecca, Jason R. Griffin and wife Angela; grandchildren: Trevor Griffin and Wesley Stricklin; three sisters: Bobbie Ann Rogers, Janis Downs and husband Tommy, Shannon Gatlin; brother, Kerry Burcham and wife Joye; sister-in-law, Peggy Burcham; and a host of nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Burcham was preceded in death by a grandson, TJ Griffin; brother, Danny Burcham; and two brothers-in-law, Bruce Rogers and Terry Gatlin.
Visitation will be held on April 30, 2024 from 1-2:30 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer, Tenn. followed by a graveside service at 3 p.m. at Hunters Knight Cemetery in Selmer, Tenn. Shackelford Funeral Directors is honored to serve the family of Robert Franklin Burcham, Jr.
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Darlene Watkins
July 8, 2025
It's an honor to be able to share what a sweet friend Robert (Junior) was to Ralph and me and our kids. He was always full of "mischief" which made him a lot of fun to be around. He will always be a very special memory to my family. Ralph's birthday was July 10th and Junior's the 14th. No wonder they were so much alike in so many ways. They both were "characters" but good men. Miss them both so much. Darlene Watkins
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Darlene Watkins
April 30, 2024
Just saw the announcement. So sorry to hear this. "Junior" was always loved by the Watkins clan. Lots of fun times and very special memories. I know he is having an awesome reunion in Heaven. Love to the family. Darlene
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