Leon Ray Burch

Leon Burch, 87, of Bismarck, passed away August 10, 2015, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born February 20, 1928 in Leadwood, to the late John Nicholas and Grace (McClain) Burch. Leon was a member of the Leadwood East Side Church of God. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Betty Jean (Montgomery) Burch; son, John Ray Burch; siblings, Leamon Burch, Alma Henderson, and Gene Burch. Leon is survived by his children, Tammy (Darrell) Kaskie, and Roy Edmonds; siblings, Jewel (Chuck) Atkinson, Mary Asher, Norma (Billy) Hollinger, Randall (Bonnie) Burch, Hilda Barron, Georgia Fay (Johnny) Kitchell, Jerry (Sylvia) Burch; numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at C.Z. Boyer and Son Funeral Home in Desloge, Thursday, August 13, 2015 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. There will be a graveside service, at Mitchell Cemetery, in Sesser, IL, Friday, August 14, 2015 at 1:00 PM. View tribute and share your memories and condolences at www.czboyer.com.