Gilbert Owen Burch, Sr., 79, of Jamestown, KY, passed from this life on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at his home. He was born in Linton, Indiana on May 7, 1944, a son of the late Gilbert M. and Dorothy Holtsclaw Burch.
Owen married Shirley Taylor on November 7, 1964 and there are three children born to their union.
He was a member of Jamestown First Baptist Church. Owen was an instructor by trade and his teaching and leadership nature was instilled in him through all aspects of his life. He was a former youth pastor and deacon at his church in Indiana and was a Sunday School teacher at his church in Jamestown. Owen was a woodcrafter and loved teaching his craft to others. He was a patient teacher and was always able to put people at ease. Owen was the type of person who didn’t meet a stranger and was kind and generous to everyone. He loved the Lord and was an avid Bible scholar. Owen took Jesus with him wherever he went and was looking forward to his homegoing and meeting his Lord. He was a huge role model for his children and grandchildren. Owen was a devoted husband and took excellent care of his wife. He was a jokester who just enjoyed life.
SURVIVORS:
His wife of 59 years: Shirley Burch of Jamestown, KY
1 son: Gilbert Owen “Bert” Burch, Jr. (Katia) of Orlando, Florida
2 daughters: Debborah Pritchard (Dudley) of Bell, Florida and Karen Watts of Farmington, Missouri
1 brother: David Burch (Mary) of Bloomfield, Indiana
1 sister: Marjorie Anderson of Bloomfield, Indiana
Brother-in-law: Frank Taylor (Diana) of Indianapolis, Indiana
6 grandchildren & 2 great-grandchildren
A memorial service may be held at a later date.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.
