Burch, - Thomas Burch, age 84, of Callahan, Florida passed away January 20, 2023, at his home. He was born in Dinsmore, Florida on November 28, 1938, and was son of the late Leroy Burch and Rebecca Kirkland. Thomas attended school in Jacksonville, Florida and served in the United States Army. He retired from the City of Jacksonville Water Department in 1994 with 33 years of service.  Thomas enjoyed fishing, traveling all 50 United States and all of Canada (except the northwest), playing pool, square dancing, bluegrass music and old-time hymns. He also enjoyed watching his grandchildren and great grandchildren play sports and riding competitions. Thomas was a former member and Greater Deacon of First Baptist Church of Gray Gables, and later became a member of Callahan First Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Alice Burch; daughter, Donna Renee Burch.

Thomas is survived by his wife, Christine Burch; children, Lisa (David) Hicken, Teresa (Lynn) Kik, Michael Sirmans, Debbie James, Donna (Steve) Nickell; brothers, Larry Burch, Steve Bozeman, Roy Burch; grandchildren, Michael George, Ryan George, Thomas Hunter, Alicia (Chad) Libby, Tommy (Kristina) James, Kelli (Clay) Spivey, James (Sarah) Lynch, Cami Sirmans, Christopher Lynch, Tyler G. James; 11 great grandchildren.

A Celebration of Thomas's Life will be held on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Nassau Funeral Home with Dr. Lynn Hyatt officiating.  Interment will follow at Jones Cemetery where he will be laid to rest by his late daughter and military honors will be rendered.  Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Thomas's Sunday school class, Callahan First Baptist's Faith Class, who will use the funds to support pregnant women through First Coast Women's Services, and survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, homelessness through Totty's Totes.  The arrangements are under the care and direction of Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 US-1, Callahan, Florida 32011. 904-879-1770. Visit www.nassaufh.com to sign the family's guest book.