Raymond Funeral Service, P.A.
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Thomas Benjamin "Buddy" Burch, Jr., 78, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on May 3, 2023. Buddy was a loving husband, father and grandfather, brother and friend that will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by all who were blessed to know him.
Born December 14, 1944, Buddy graduated from St. Mary's Ryken in Leonardtown, MD. He enlisted in the US Navy in 1966, served in Vietnam and was honorably discharged in 1972. Buddy began his career with the Charles County Sheriff's Office in July 1971 as a Patrolman. During his distinguished career he rose through the ranks from patrol to Commander of CID. Buddy retired after 24 years of service in July 1995 at the rank of Captain.
He was a devoted member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church for over 50 years and an honored member of the Knights of Columbus.
Buddy was preceded in death by his loving wife Mary "Peggy" Burch, his son Thomas Damian Burch, and his parents, Thomas B. Burch, Sr., and Margaret M. Lloyd- Burch.
Buddy is survived his daughters Stacie Burch-Clay (Smokey) of King George, VA, Sandy Burch-Earnshaw (Todd) of Montross, VA, Sharron Burch-LeSage (Daniel) of LaPlata, MD and Jill Burch of LaPlata, MD; He is also survived by his grandchildren, Travis Earnshaw, Trevor Earnshaw, Dylan LeSage, Meghan LeSage, and his siblings; Peggy Howard, Patrick Burch, David Burch, and Gary Burch.
Friends will be received on Monday, May 15, 2023 from 9:30AM until for the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30AM at Holy Ghost Catholic Church - Issue, 15848 Rock Point Road, Newburg, MD 20664. Interment to follow at St. Ignatius Catholic Church-Chapel Point, 8855 Chapel Point Rd, Port Tobacco, MD 20677.
Repass at St. Ignatius-Chapel Point Church Hall immediately following interment. All are welcome.
Memorial contributions can be made in Buddy's name to the Holy Ghost Catholic Church Renovation Fund. Holy Ghost Church, 15848 Rock Point Rd, Newburg, MD 20664.
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