Adam Palmer Burch, 18, of Avenue, MD died October 15, 2009 in Bushwood, MD. Born November 9th 1990 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the loving son of Ernest Benton and Brenda Catherine Morris Burch, Sr. of Avenue, MD.

He is also survived by his siblings Connie Rice and her husband Bobby of Callaway, MD, Ernest Burch, Jr. and his wife Lindsey of Salisbury, MD, Jennifer Suite and her husband Bobby of Bushwood, MD, and Tiffany Richards and her husband Chris of Mechanicsville, MD, as well as four nephews.

Adam was a lifelong St. Mary's County resident, where he was a member of Chopticon High School's "Class of 2008." He was a service station attendant in Clements, MD and during his free time he enjoyed football, music and spending time with his friends.

The family will receive friends at Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD, on Monday, October 19, 2009 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, where prayers will be said at 7:00PM.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 20th, 2009 at 10:00 AM in Encounter Christian Center, Charlotte Hall, MD, with Rev. Dr. W. Morales officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be David Hall, Matt Quade, Jack Villareal, Gary Nelson, C.J. Huseman and Ritchie Gibson. Honorary Pallbearers will be Kyle Hudson, Robert Hidey, Steven Bailey, Colby Beavan, J.D. Ryce and Glenn Buckler.

Contributions may be made to the 7th District Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 7, Avenue, MD, 20609 and/or A.C.T.S (A Community that Shares), P.O. Box 54, Bushwood, MD 20618.

Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.