Burtchie Bumbalough
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Burtchie Bumbalough, age 71, of Byrdstown, Tennessee, formerly of Jay County, Indiana, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020 at the Cookeville Regional Medical Center. The family has chosen cremation. A military memorial service will be held at a later date at the Nashville National Cemetery in Madison, TN. Burtchie gave to all of his family and wanted everybody to celebrate life. He was born on January 21, 1948 in Monterey, Tennessee but spent most of his life in Jay County, Indiana. He served in the Army in 1965. He went on to serve in the Navy from 1965 to 1972. He is survived by his: Wife, Theresa (Miller) Bumbalough of Byrdstown; Children, Jimmie Joe Bumbalough of Byrdstown, TN, Jesse James Bumbalough of Whiteville, TN, Daniel Bumbalough of Monterey, TN, Rebecca "Becky" Shrack of Redkey, IN, David Bumbalough of Monterey, TN. Twelve Grandchildren; Six Great Grandchildren; Mother of Daniel, Becky & David, Helen Irene Bumbalough; Siblings, Larry Bumbalough and wife Sally of Portland, Indiana, Ella Ward and special friend Billy of Caryville, TN, Terry Bumbalough and wife Jennifer of Monterey. He is preceded in death by his Parents, Audie Lee & Reba Lee (Foster) Bumbalough, Brothers, Perry Dean & O'dell Bumbalough. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made towards funeral expenses, American Cancer Society or Wounded Warrior Project. Jennings Funeral Homes of Jamestown, TN in charge of the cremation for Burtchie Bumbalough of Byrdstown, TN.