John Preston Burch, Jr, 75 of Houston, Texas, surrounded by his family passed away September 28, 2018. He was born in Sarasota, Florida on December 22, 1942 to John P. Burch Sr. and Alice M. Burch. John worked as a computer programmer for NASA, IBM and Loral. He was a member of the Texas Polio Survivors Association (TPSA). He had a passion for World War Aircrafts and loved trains.
He was preceded in death by wife, Joan Burch; brother, Ralph W. Burch; parents, John and Alice Burch; and grandparents.
He is survived by daughter, Amy Bixby and husband Sam; grandchildren, Zachery and Alexandra Bixby of Houston, Texas; sister-in-law, Jan Burch; niece, Stephanie Wiford and husband Michael; and other relatives and friends.
In lieu of Flowers please send donations to Texas Polio Survivors Association (TPSA), 800 Wilcrest Dr. STE 201 Houston, Texas 77042 or the Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011 Washington, DC 20090-6011.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 6, 2018 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Forest Park East Funeral Home, 21620 Gulf Freeway, Webster, Texas 77598. Services to follow at 3:00 pm.
