James Burch, Jr

Chesterfield, SC

Mr. James Ellis Burch, Jr. age 61, entered into rest on Sunday, December 11, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Wednesday, December 14, 2016 from the chapel of Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home by Pastor Fred McDaniel and Phillip Caulder, Jr. with burial to follow in the Shiloh United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 2:00 – 3:00 PM prior to the service at the funeral home.

Mr. Burch was born April 30, 1955 in Chesterfield, SC a son of Peggy P. Burch and the late James Ellis Burch, Sr. He was a retired employee of INA Bearing and enjoyed doing yard work. His favorite pastime was spending time with his family and dogs, and watching Skylar play basketball.

In addition to his father, Ellis was also reunited with his daughter, Jennifer Brooke Burch.

Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Barbara H. Burch of the home; daughter, Skylar Nicole Burch, whom he referred to as “The apple of my eye”; mother, Peggy P. Burch of Chesterfield, SC; brothers, Allen (Mary) Burch, Timmy (Lori) Burch, and Charles Burch all of Chesterfield, SC; Sister of the heart, Mary Gaskins of Cheraw, SC; special friend, Lisa Zahler of Chesterfield, SC; and his beloved pet, “Sophia”.

The family would like to express their gratitude to nurse Kaydra McCoy and the entire staff of Hospice of Chesterfield County for the love and care shown to Mr. Burch during his illness.

The family cordially requests that memorials be made in memory of Mr. Burch to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709.




Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield, SC (www.mrcfuneralhome.com) is serving the Burch Family.