Thomas Earl Burch's Obituary
Thomas Earl Burch, age 61 passed away Monday, July 12, 2021. He was born May 11, 1960, in Bartow, Florida to Walter Franklin and Josephine Marie Dampier Burch.
He attended Eastside High School. For years he was a truck driver, and “Freebird” was his CB handle. He enjoyed fishing, riding in airboats and race cars. He was an avid Gator fan. Earl loved being and having fun with family and friends. He loved to aggravate, he was loved by many and will be missed dearly.
He is survived by his children, Lance Martin, Nancy Burch and Rita Smith; sisters Nancy Dehoff (John), Kathy Theus (Bobby) and Judy Theus (Buddy); five grandchildren, many aunts and uncles, four nephews and three nieces, eight great nieces and nephews and one on the way.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, July 17, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of WILLIAMS-THOMAS FUNERAL HOME WESTAREA, 823 NW 143rd Street, Newberry with Pastor Andy Cook officiating. The family will receive friend from 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Antioch Cemetery LaCrosse. Donations may be made to the families Go Fund Me account on Nancy Dehoff’s Facebook page.
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