Jonathan Charles Burch

July 9, 1984 - January 9, 2021

Jonathan Charles Burch, beloved son, brother, husband, and father passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021, in Houston, Texas after a brave battle with cancer, at the age of 36. Jonathan was born on July 9, 1984 in Metairie, La to parents Richard and Deborah Burch. He graduated from Ponchatoula High School, played varsity football and achieved the rank of Sergeant Major for the ROTC Drill Team. He worked as a lab technician at PBF Chalmette Refinery. Jonathan also volunteered as a fire fighter with the Springfield Fire Department, and was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Council #4874 in Ponchatoula, La. He was a passionate fan of Star Wars, but also loved Disney, Marvel Comics, and Elvis Presley. Jonathan’s family describes him as devoted, loving, and kind; but most of all, Godly and strong in his faith. His fun loving and gentle spirit will be missed by all who knew him. Jonathan is survived by his loving and faithful wife, Carmen “Carrie” Burch; two daughters, Shiloh Grace and Amaris Hope Burch; parents, Richard and Deborah Burch; siblings, Thomas Payn, V, Jennifer Burch; godmother, Mary Catherine Burch; godchildren, Emily Payn and Rexton Burch; in-laws, Shawn and Roxanne Camara, Tom and Maddy Landry, Connie (John) Chapman; Michael (Corie) Camara, Dane (Eden) Camara, Grant Camara, Rachel (Wesley) Richards, Lara (Nick) Picou, Charlie (Heather) Lightsey, nieces, Autumn Payn, Molly Chapman; nephews, John Thomas Chapman, Tate Camara, Luca & Liam Picou, Ethan Lightsey. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Claude and Mary Vicknair; paternal grandparents, Reginald Burch, Patricia Babin; grandmother-in-law, Louise Fontenot and Aunt, Sharon Clouatre. A Mass of Christian burial will be in St. Raphael Catholic Church, Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Blake Dubroc, and Deacon Chuck LeBlanc, Celebrants. Burial of cremains will be in Lacassine Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be held in Johnson & Brown Funeral Home of Iowa on Saturday from 10 a.m. until 1:30 p.m., with a rosary recited at 11:30 a.m. As per the request of family, attendees are asked to wear face coverings, and are encouraged to wear their favorite Star Wars, Marvel, Disney or Elvis shirt in honor of Jonathan. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to help defray medical expenses.