NASHVILLE - Thomas Earl Burch, age 81, passed away on March 31, 2024. He was born on July 3, 1942, in Bertie County to Edgar Thomas Burch and Thelma Jones Burch.

He is survived by his children, Susan Vick (Mike) of Rocky Mount and Jon Burch (Caroline) of Leland; two grandchildren; sister, Myra Ray (Charles) of Ahoskie; brothers, Jerry Burch (Aneick) of Knightdale, and Charles Hurdle (Terri) of Greenville; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will have a private memorial service at a later date.