Kenneth Burcham
Mr. Kenneth Ardell Burcham, age 84, of South Fulton passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at his residence.
Kenneth was born on June 20, 1940, in Obion County to the late Ardell Burcham and Kathryn (Collins) Burcham. He was a member of Riceville Baptist Church, where he served as a trustee. On Aug. 27, 1960, he married the former Dotty (Wells) Burcham in Fulton, where together they enjoyed 64 wonderful years of marriage.
Mr. Burcham spent his career as a farmer and professional butcher, spending over 32 years as a butcher and Plant Manager for the former Reelfoot Packing Company in Union City. After his years with Reelfoot Packing, he moved to Bartlett, where he retired as a butcher for Sams Club. Once moving back to the area, he worked a short time at Jimmy’s Market in Fulton as a butcher and store manager. As a young boy, he enjoyed fishing and hunting. In his later years, he spent his time growing pumpkins, riding his tractors and just staying busy.
Mr. Kenneth Burcham is survived by his wife, Dotty; and two sons, Jeff Burcham of South Fulton and Steve Burcham of Clarksville.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Mary Kathryn Yates; and one brother, Ronald “Ronnie” Burcham.
Funeral services for Mr. Kenneth Burcham will be held at Hornbeak Funeral Chapel on Friday, March 14, 2025, at 1 p.m. Burial will follow in Obion County Memorial Gardens.
Visitation for Mr. Kenneth Burcham will be held from 11 a.m. Friday until the service time.
The Messenger/3.12.25