Gerald Keith Burchett

Gerald Keith Burchett, 71, of Montcalm, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2020 at the home of his daughter, Amy Akers.

Born on September 23, 1948 in Montcalm, he was a son of the late Garland and Maxine Warden Burchett. He had been a lifelong resident of Montcalm and was a retired truck driver. He was a veteran of the US Marines and served in Vietnam.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Mattie Combs Burchett; and a sister, Delores.

Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Ann Hurst Burchett of the home; son, Richard Nicholson and companion Tonya; daughters, Robin Horton and companion Greg O’Quinn, Amy (Bennie) Akers, Martha (Franko) Higdon, Rev. Melissa (David) White, Beth (Derick) Flack, Carey (Mike) Pendry; a brother, Maynard (Patty) and a sister, Christine (Elwood); 19 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, September 9, 2020, at 11:00 AM at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell with Rev. Melissa White officiating. Military honors will be performed by the Mercer County Veterans Honor Guard. Burial will follow at a later date at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton.

Friends may call prior to services, from 10:00-11:00 AM on Wednesday.

Online condolences will be accepted at www.cravens-shires.com. Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell is serving the Burchett family.