Burch, Stanton W. “Stan”

U.S. Navy Veteran Held Long Career In Computer Programming

  • Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Stanton W. “Stan” Burch
Stanton W. “Stan” Burch

Stanton W. “Stan” Burch, 71, of Soddy Daisy, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

A 1971 graduate of City High School, Stanton honorably served four years in the U.S. Navy as a radioman aboard the USS Donald B. Beary. He later earned a degree in computer science from Chattanooga State and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, dedicating his career to computer programming from 1977 until his retirement in 2015. A man of Christian faith, Stanton cherished time with his loved ones, especially his grandchildren. He had a passion for nature, enjoying hiking, ATV riding, and traveling throughout all 50 states.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Stanton C. and Irene Burch; daughter, Beverly Burch; and sister, Mary Ragan.

Stan is survived by his son, Stanton T. Burch, and his wife Jordan; grandchildren, Stryker, Blade, and Delaynee Burch; sister, Carolyn Johnson; and his partner of 16 years, Debra Hoffman.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday in the funeral home chapel with Brother Tommy Deifenderfer officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery with military honors.

The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home and from 1 p.m. until the time of the service on Sunday at the funeral home.

Arrangements are by Legacy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 8911 Dallas Hollow Road, Soddy Daisy, Tn. 37379, 423 843-2525.

To share memories, photos or condolences, please visit www.legacyfuneralhome.com.

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