John Birch, 74, of Houston, Texas passed away February 23, 2017. He was born in Kentwood, Louisiana on October 8, 1942. John Birch graduated from Sam Houston High. He was married to Lynda Birch for 52 years. He is survived by his daughter Lisa Birch Zuluaga and husband Jeremy, son David Birch and wife Kim, grandchildren; Jonathan Fisher, Michael Dunn Jr., Mason Birch, Owen Birch, and Landon Birch. A memorial service will be held Friday, March 3, 2017 at 2:00pm with a gathering at 12:00pm at American Heritage Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center