Clarence Burch

1926 - March 31, 2020

MR. CLARENCE THOMAS BURCH, age 94, of Eastman, GA, died Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at Dogwood Gardens Senior Living.

Obituary for Clarence Burch

MR. CLARENCE THOMAS BURCH, age 94, of Eastman, GA, died Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at Dogwood Gardens Senior Living.

 A private family graveside service will be held on Friday, April 3, at Sweet Home Baptist Church Cemetery, with Mr. Reggie Sheffield and Rev. Joe Daniel officiating.

 Clarence was a lifelong resident of Dodge County, a member and deacon of New Daniels Baptist Church, a WWII veteran of the U.S. Navy, and a retired supervisor for Ocmulgee EMC for over 45 years. He was a dedicated husband and father who was affectionately known as “Bebo” to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He enjoyed fox hunting, barbequing, being outdoors, spending time around his pond, catfish at Griff’s, and he loved his hunting dogs. He was a resident of Dogwood Gardens Senior Living for the past several years. Clarence was son of the late Melcener Howard Burch and William Matthew “Math” Burch, widower of Ruby Sheffield Burch, and was preceded in death by 6 Siblings, Audrey Sheffield, Elvie Rogers, Essie Mae Sheffield, Leila Burnham, Clifford Burch, and William Burch.

 He is survived by his Daughter – Janice Burch Rigby (Danny) of Hayesville, NC; Son – Ricky Burch (Linda) of Pelzer, SC; 4 Grandchildren – Rhonda Hester (Mark) of Marietta, Scott Rigby (Jackie) of Cottage Grove, MN, Kevin Burch (Despina) of Greenville, SC, and Jeff Burch of Pelzer, SC; 5 Great-Grandchildren – Jacob Hester, Daniel Hester, Donnie Burch, Tyler Rigby, and Kayla Rigby; Sister – Louise Evans of Eastman; 7 Sisters-in-law – Ruth Dennis, Rossie Giddens (Carrol Ray), Martha Rogers, Willene Cobb (Therell), Javine Sheffield, Denise Sheffield, and Regina Sheffield; Numerous Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins.

 In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to the Gideons International Bible Fund.


About Us

Locally owned and operated, Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home, has been "A Tradition of Trust" to Eastman, Dodge County and Middle Georgia for over 65 years.

Our Location