Phillip Michael Burch

Phillip Michael Burch, 63, entered into rest on Wednesday, March 21, 2012.

Mike was born on August 13, 1948 in Perry, Georgia. He enlisted in the United States Army in June of 1967, and was ordered to Vietnam in October 1967. In February 1968, he was wounded; after recovering from his wounds he was assigned to the 2nd Infantry Division in Korea where his unit was again in combat zone. After being discharged from the Army, he joined the 121st Infantry, Georgia Army National Guard where he served for over fifteen years as a Rifleman. Sgt Burch received many medals, awards, and commendations including the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 (1960 Bar) Device, Army Commendation Medal with V (Valor) Device, and was a Purple Heart recipient. Subsequent to his military career, Mike was employed by the City of Warner Robins as a Police Officer for three years and as a Fireman for one year. In 1974, he went to work at Robins Air Force Base where for over ten years he was a Police Officer and continued civil service as an Aircraft Freight Loader until retirement. Mike was a volunteer with the park service at Andersonville National Cemetery where he was able to pursue his hobby of historical re-enactments. He enjoyed portraying civil war period soldiers and assisting the park rangers with their civil war programs. He traveled to local schools to speak to students and educate them on the history of the Civil War. Mike proudly held membership in the Sons of the Confederacy and was an associate member of the 16th Georgia, Company G Infantry. A tireless community servant and respected Veteran, his love for his children and grandchildren never wavered. His parents, Phillip Benjamin Burch and Edna Geneva Harrell Burch, both preceded him in death.

His memory will forever be treasured by his wife, Margie Burch; children, Kellie Jeannie Burch, Byron; Jeri E. Gray (Brian), Bonaire; Rick Boyd, Keith Joiner, Pam Josey; grandchildren, Matt Flippen, Nick Lonard, Jessi Gray, Erin Gray, Austin Gray, Caroline Gray; two brothers; and so many other loving family members and friends.

Visitation will be Sunday evening, March 25, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at McCullough Funeral Home. A Graveside Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 26, 2012 in Andersonville National Cemetery.


Funeral Home:
McCullough Funeral Home
417 S. Houston Lake Rd.
Warner Robins, GA
US 31088