Howard W. Burchette

Mr. Howard W. Burchette, age 90, of Thurmond passed away March 18, 2020 at Pruitt Health. He was born February 17, 1930 in McDowell County, WV to E.D. and Carrie Poe Burchette.

Mr. Burchette was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon for many years, and retired from Chatham Manufacturing.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Burchette; brother, Ray Burchette; grandson, Matthew Johnson; and granddaughter, Robyn Reaves.

Survivors include: son, David Burchette and wife Mary of State Road; daughter, Becky Johnson and husband Bill of North Wilkesboro; brother, Bill Burchette of West Jefferson; sisters, Irene Woodruff of Thurmond, Naida Chambers of State Road; four grandchildren, Gary Reaves and wife Jennifer, Amy Soots and husband Marty, Shane Johnson and wife Veronica, Jessica Staley and husband Bruce; 11 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

Due to the limitations of numbers for public gatherings at this time, a private funeral service will be conducted at Elkin Funeral Service Chapel with Rev. Robbie Wood officiating. Burial will follow in Crestwood Memorial Gardens.

The family would like to thank the staff of Pruitt Health for their care.