Burch, John Glen
Birth: Saturday, January 09, 1965 in Leonardtown, Maryland
Residence: Leonardtown, Maryland Death: Sunday, August 01, 2010 at the age of 45 Laid to Rest: Friday, August 06, 2010 in the Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, Maryland Condolences: Click to View or Post |
![]() John Glen "Big Bubba G" Burch, 45 of Leonardtown, MD, lost his two year battle with cancer with his family by his side, on August 1, 2010 at his residence.
He was born January 9, 1965, at St. Mary's Hospital in Leonardtown, MD. He is the son of Elizabeth "Betty" Burch of Hollywood, MD and the late Robert E. Burch, Sr. In addition to his mother, he is also survived by his children; John Cody Burch, Lacey Nicole Burch, and former wife Patricia Burch all of Bushwood. His wife Rhonda Bender-Burch and step-daughter, Gina Valentino both of Great Mills, MD, siblings; Laura (Leroy) Lacey of Abell, MD, Robert "Cindy" Burch, Jr. of Compton, Mark Burch of Hollywood, and Alan (Susan) Burch of Mechanicsville, and half sister; Peggy Burch of New Port Richey, FL. He was a devoted father, brother, husband and uncle to many nieces and nephews. He graduated from Leonardtown High school in 1983. He enjoyed NASCAR racing, hunting, playing softball, and spending time with family. He was a very talented carpenter who took pride in everything he did. To many, he was known as "Big Bubba G' doing the weekly NASCAR report on 102.9 WKIK. He enjoyed life and always made you smile. He always put others first and could be counted on to help anytime of the day. Family will receive friends on Thursday, August 5, 2010 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD with prayers recited at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, August 6, 2010 at 11 a.m. in Holy Angels Catholic Church with Father William Gurnee officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be; Leroy Lacey, Sr., Leroy Lacey, Jr., Robert Burch, Jr., Mark Burch, Alan Burch, and Glenn Knott. Honorary pallbearers are; Steven Burch, Alex Gharib, and Eric Vogt. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice House of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 and/or The American Cancer Society, St. Mary's County Unit-350, Lexington Park, MD 20653 Arrangements provided by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD |