Johnny Ray Burch

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Roller-Citizens Funeral Home East Parlor
201 North Pine Street
West Memphis, AR  72301
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Johnny Ray Burch

of West Memphis, AR

August 24, 1953 - November 26, 2020

Johnny Ray Burch of Cordova, TN entered into the presence of his Lord on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Baptist East Memorial Hospital in Memphis, TN. He was born on August 24, 1953 to Felix and Lillie Burch.

Johnny enjoyed watching baseball, camping, grilling ribs and Boston butts and was an avid fisherman. He owned an auto body shop in Marion and West Memphis for many years and worked at Wal-Mart before his retirement. He was a member of the First Pentecostal Church of Tyronza, Arkansas, and enjoyed spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers; Mitchell, James, Bobby, Olan, Sammy and one sister; Francis Arms.

Johnny is survived by his loving wife; Sharon Burch, son; Johnny E. Burch of Pittsburgh, PA, daughter; Leslie Amber Mullins of Jonesboro, AR, two brothers; Eugene (Betty) Burch of Marion, AR, Nolan (Connie) Burch of MS, two sisters; Barbara Bly of AR, Brenda Cherry of AR, two grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild and a host of nieces and nephews.

Roller-Citizens Funeral Home will be following guidelines issued by the local Department of Health and the CDC regarding COVID-19. Social distancing of at least six feet is recommended for outdoor services and all funeral attendees are requested to wear masks.

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Melanie Fogarty
Heth, AR
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Saturday, January 30, 2021

Regretfully I'm just learning of this news. Many years have passed since seeing or speaking with Johnny. Nevertheless, his passing saddens me. Condolences to his family members.

Judy Clark
Hernando, MS
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Monday, December 7, 2020

My heart goes out to the fs,ily, he will be missed

Brenda Cherry and Marti & Stephen Thompson
Crawfordsville, AR
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Monday, November 30, 2020

Truly still in such shock over this! Unimaginable to say the least. He will be greatly missed and loved always. So thankful for ALL the wonderful memories. Many prayers for comfort and peace today and in all the days to come. We all love you so very much!

Sonia Stayton and Martha Burch
Harrisburg, AR
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Sunday, November 29, 2020

Uncle Johnnys passing happen so quick. It’s still “Not Real” He will be missed by so many people. RIP Uncle Johnny Love you Always ❤️
Sharon, Johnny, Family and Friends I pray Gods love and grace will comfort you during this time and the future.

Prayers, Love and Hugs
Martha Burch & Sonia Stayton

Donna Plunkett
Covington, GA
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Sunday, November 29, 2020

I am so sorry for the family R.I.P. Johnny