Arthur Burch Sr

ARTHUR J. BURCH SR, 83, of Arcola, IL passed away at 2:07 P.M. on Friday, May 18, 2012 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL. No formal services are being planned. The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting Arthur’s family.

Arthur was born on February 7, 1929 in Arcola, IL. He was a son of Fred and Nellie (Britton) Burch. He married Jessie Gray on December 15, 1951 in Arcola, IL. She passed away on December 23, 2011.

Arthur is survived by six children, Clarence Burch of Humboldt, IL, Arthur Burch Jr. of Mattoon, IL, Connie Burch formerly of Mattoon, IL, Cathy Burch of Hindsboro, IL, David Burch of Humboldt, IL and George Burch of Arcola, IL, eight grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren and one brother Bob Burch and his wife Darlene of Humboldt, IL.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, six brothers, Ray, Claude, Dude, Fred, Cliff and Orville Burch and one sister, Elsie Edgar.

Arthur was an Army Veteran. He had worked at Progress Industries in Arthur for several years. He enjoyed collecting clocks and taking care of his cat.