John Ralph Burchfield

Obituary

John Ralph Burchfield, 72, a longtime resident of Cleveland, TN passed away peacefully at his home on Friday night, March 14th, 2014 surrounded by his family. John Ralph was born on February 14th, 1942 in Robbinsville, NC a son of the late Floyd and Myrtle Burchfield. He worked for many years until his retirement as a truck driver where he was known to many by his CB handle “Shaggy Dog”.

In addition to his parents John is preceded in death by one granddaughter Natasha Burchfield and three siblings Foie Lee Pressley, Robert Earl Burchfield and Bessie Mae Shoat.

John Ralph leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving and devoted wife of twenty six plus years Vickie Baliles Burchfield, five children Stephen & Melissa Burchfield, Johnny & Kayleen Burchfield, Michelle Burchfield, Caden Burchfield and Shawna & Kevin Howard, nine grandchildren Sam Burchfield, Cierra Burchfield, Angelica Burchfield, Dekotah Howard aka “Shaggy Pup”, Tiffany Howard, Jack McCarty, Kyle Kincaid, Jane Kincaid and Lila Kincaid, four great grandchildren, one sister Pearl McGill, numerous other extended family members and a host of special friends.

A celebration of his life is planned for Tuesday, March 18th, 2014 at 7:00 PM at the Kinser Church of God located at 141 Kinser Road SE in Cleveland, TN with the Reverend Guinn Green officiating.

The family will receive friends at the church on Tuesday afternoon from 5:00 PM until the 7:00 PM service time.

You are encouraged to share a memory of John Ralph and/or your personal condolences with his family by visiting his memorial web page and guestbook at www.companionfunerals.com.

Companion Funeral Home and the Cody family are honored to assist the Burchfield family with these arrangements.


Visitation Details
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Tuesday, March 18th, 2014
Kinser Church of God
141 Kinser Road SE
Cleveland, TN 37311


Celebration of Life Service Details
7:00 PM
Tuesday, March 18th, 2014
Kinser Church of God
141 Kinser Road SE
Cleveland, TN 37311