He retired after 35 years as a Switchman in the Central Office with Southern Bell. Benjamin was known as a jokester and a talker who never met a stranger.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Frances Burch; daughter, Kathy Raymes and husband Dart; grandchildren, Kelsey Foster and husband Ashton, Meredith Raymes, Blake and Alex Raymes, Wesley Burch and Rachel Burch; great grandchildren, Ava, Henry and Ellie Mae Foster.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Richard Burch and daughter-in-law, Marsha Burch.
A private burial will be held at Sunset Memory Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org.
Condolences may be offered online at www.mcewenminthillchapel.com.
