Robbie Joe Burch
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Robbie Joe Burch
Age 75, a resident of Fayetteville, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was born May 29, 1947 in Bentonville, Arkansas, the son of Earl and Irene (Norris) Burch.
He moved to California with his parents, his brother and two sisters at age four and graduated from Buena Park High School in 1965. He worked for SanDan Nursery in LaHabra, California, and attended Fullerton College before joining the Marine Corps where he served in Japan and Vietnam as an aircraft mechanic. After the Marine Corps he worked for FMC in LaHabra as a machinist. In 1992 he returned to Arkansas living in Fayetteville and worked for Aerotech United then Pratt and Whitney as a machinist.
He loved singing, karaoke, playing the piano, riding his Harley, fishing with his brother, being in nature, and spending time with family.
He was preceded in death by his parents Earl Edward and Jennie Irene, his sisters Ruby Mae and Wanda Louann, his brother Lloyd and his nephew Larry.
Survivors include his daughter Laurie Godfirnon and her husband Jeremy; his son Robert Burch; his grandsons Austin Rea, Thomas Burch, and Jaxon Burch; and his sister-in-law Helen Burch.
Age 75, a resident of Fayetteville, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was born May 29, 1947 in Bentonville, Arkansas, the son of Earl and Irene (Norris) Burch.
He moved to California with his parents, his brother and two sisters at age four and graduated from Buena Park High School in 1965. He worked for SanDan Nursery in LaHabra, California, and attended Fullerton College before joining the Marine Corps where he served in Japan and Vietnam as an aircraft mechanic. After the Marine Corps he worked for FMC in LaHabra as a machinist. In 1992 he returned to Arkansas living in Fayetteville and worked for Aerotech United then Pratt and Whitney as a machinist.
He loved singing, karaoke, playing the piano, riding his Harley, fishing with his brother, being in nature, and spending time with family.
He was preceded in death by his parents Earl Edward and Jennie Irene, his sisters Ruby Mae and Wanda Louann, his brother Lloyd and his nephew Larry.
Survivors include his daughter Laurie Godfirnon and her husband Jeremy; his son Robert Burch; his grandsons Austin Rea, Thomas Burch, and Jaxon Burch; and his sister-in-law Helen Burch.
Funeral Service
11:00 am
The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM at the Prairie Grove Battlefield Park Latta Barn.
Visitation
Visitation information unavailable.
Final Resting Place
General
May 29, 1947
Mar 25, 2023
75
Tributes
Laurie & Robert - I am so very sorry for your loss. Your dad was the sweetest and kindest man I have ever known. And boy could he sing!!! He also gave the best hugs. He always made those around him smile and I know he will be sorely missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Lana Aiken - Friend & fellow karaoke enthusiast
Funeral Service
11:00 am
The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM at the Prairie Grove Battlefield Park Latta Barn.
Visitation
Visitation information unavailable.
Final Resting Place
General
May 29, 1947
Mar 25, 2023
75