BURCHAM, Charles Eugene, 81, of Richmond, Virginia, died October 25, 2018. Born October 28, 1936, he was preceded in death by his wife, Belva Doris Albright Burcham; parents, Charles Columbus Burcham and Phoebe "Kate" Smith Burcham; three brothers and a sister. He is survived by three sons, Richard Keith Burcham (Marilyn), Gary Kevin Burcham (Beckie), both of Oklahoma, and John A. Zinn III (Josh) of Richmond, Virginia; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Chuck served his country for 20 years in the Marine Corps, which included two tours in Vietnam. His second career was with CSX Railroad as a signalman. In retirement, he worked for Kelleher Corporation, where he developed many lasting relationships. Chuck’s hobbies included golf, watching westerns and cheering for the Washington Nationals. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, October 28, at Bliley's-Central, 3801 Augusta Ave., where a Celebration of Life ceremony will be held 2 p.m. Monday, October 29. Interment in Westhampton Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Chuck’s name to the American Cancer Society.
BURCHAM, Charles Eugene, 81, of Richmond, Virginia, died October 25, 2018. Born October 28, 1936, he was preceded in death by his wife, Belva Doris Albright Burcham; parents, Charles Columbus Burcham and Phoebe "Kate" Smith Burcham; three brothers and a sister. He is survived by three sons, Richard Keith Burcham (Marilyn), Gary Kevin Burcham (Beckie), both of Oklahoma, and John A. Zinn III (Josh) of Richmond, Virginia; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Chuck served his country for 20 years in the Marine Corps, which included two tours in Vietnam. His second career was with CSX Railroad as a signalman. In retirement, he worked for Kelleher Corporation, where he developed many lasting relationships. Chuck’s hobbies included golf, watching westerns and cheering for the Washington Nationals. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, October 28, at Bliley's-Central, 3801 Augusta Ave., where a Celebration of Life ceremony will be held 2 p.m. Monday, October 29. Interment in Westhampton Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Chuck’s name to the American Cancer Society.
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