Carlos Burch

August 12, 1947 - September 20, 2017

Mr. Carlos Burch, age 70, of Douglas, GA passed away Wednesday afternoon, September 20, 2017, at Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, FL following an extended illness. Mr. Burch was born on August 12, 1947 to the late Willie Burch, Sr. and the late Odessa Carter Burch. Mr. Burch, a native of Coffee County, had been employed with Hercules as a heavy equipment Operator and also by Pilgrim’s Pride as a truck driver. He loved his family and church family. He also enjoyed working in his garden. Mr. Burch was a member of Jowers Chapel Holiness Baptist Church. Survivors include: His wife: Esther Spivey Burch of Douglas, GA 1 Daughter: Hope (Jay) Kreingbring of Indiana 4 Grandchildren: Elizabeth Kreingbring, Joshua Kreingbring, John Michael Kreingbring and Hannah Kreingbring all of Indiana 5 Brothers: Willie Burch, Jr., Troy Burch and Roy Burch all of West Green, GA ; Billy Carroll Burch of Douglas, GA ; and Robert Burch of Nicholls, GA 2 Sisters: Wilma Lee Adams of Douglas, GA and Betty Jean Coleman of West Green, GA Several Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and a host of Friends The funeral service was held Sunday, September 24, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. at Jowers Chapel Holiness Baptist Church with Rev. Howard Holt and Rev. Tim Mock officiating. The interment followed in Tanner Cemetery with Rev. Gene Chaney conducting the Graveside Service. Active Pallbearers were: Dewayne Burch, Reagan Burch, Jonathan Werntz, Ryan Smith, Dylan Smith, Barry Whitley, Marshall Spivey, and Garrett Spivey. Honorary Pallbearers were: Douglas Haines, Andy Gillis, Lon McMillian, Hershell Jones and Carroll Purvis. Special Musical Selections, “Stroll Over Heaven” and “I Want Us To Be Together In Heaven”, were presented by The Musgrove Family, with Bonnie Musgrove, at the Piano and Brandon Musgrove, on the Guitar. Condolences may be left at wwwricketsonfuneralhome.com. Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.