Sue Shaulis Thomas spoke with Helen Burchfield today. She said Eddie had been battling cancer for a couple of years, he asked for hospice last week and he died Wednesday. Here is
his obituary. God bless us everyone and especially the Burchfield family. BC
Burchfield, Eddie William
Eddie William Burchfield, 67, died June 17, 2009, in Fort Pierce. He was born in Kingsport, Tenn., and moved to Fort Pierce in 1983, coming from Aiken, S.C. He served in the Air Force for four years. He was a local talk show host for many years, and was a supporter of the WPSL Christmas Kids. Survivors include his wife of seven years, Helen Burchfield of Fort Pierce; daughters, Paige Burchfield of Fort Pierce and Mary Burchfield of Port St. Lucie; son, Ted Burchfield of Port St. Lucie; stepson, Mark Hendry of Canada; stepdaughter, Jamie Lawson of Canada; and two grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to WPSL Christmas Kids, 4100 Metzger Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34947. Services: Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. June 20 at Haisley Funeral Home in Fort Pierce. A service will be at 1 p.m. June 21 in the funeral home chapel. A guest book may be signed at haisleyfuneralhome.com.
Published in the TC Palm on 6/19/2009
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About Me
- Barbara
- Graduated from DBHS with class of 1960. Attended ETSU in Johnson City for one year. Family moved to Richmond VA, so found job with Binswanger Glass Company there for the summer. Loved it. Married classmate Tom Coughenour in 1962. Lived in Kingsport, raised our children while Tommy taught at Robinson and later DBHS, teaching and coaching. REALTOR since empty nest. Tommy diagnosed with brain tumor Jan/2008 and died Nov/2008. Now learning to live one day at a time! B
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