James Burch

James Lloyd Burch

James Lloyd Burch went to be with our Heavenly Father on Sunday March 11, 2012 surrounded by his loved ones, after an extensive battle with cancer. Services will be held Friday March 16, 2012 at 2:00pm at Midway Baptist Church interment will follow immediately at South Park Cemetery. Bro. Leo Pennington and Col. Terry Waggoner will be officiating.
Lloyd was born November 10, 1934 in Roswell to James Burch and Thelma McCarty Burch. He was preceded in death by Johnny Lock, his father who raised him. He also proceeded in death by parents James Burch and Thelma McCartyBurch Lock, his grandparents Bill and Mary Hester BurchThompson, Eli and Rosie Hare McCarty and by a granddaughter Samantha Shea Oneal.
Lloyd is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Romelda Burch, of the family home. Other survivors include his sons: James Lloyd Jimmy Burch Jr. of Oklahoma, Garland Burch and wife Debbie of Oklahoma, and Gregg Burch and wife Jennifer of Dexter. Daughters Carol Lynn Burch of Paris, California, Peggy Martin and husband Perry of Roswell, Shirley Carrillo and husband Gilbert of Roswell, Donicia Grimm and husband Robert of Dexter, and Pamela Oneal and husband Patrick of Dexter, and adopted daughter Susie Nelson and her son Justin Jimenez of Colorado. Lloyd is also survived by his Brothers: Bill Burch and wife Delores of Rome TX, and Kim Lock and his wife Sheila of Midlothian TX, and Sisters: Kathy Pickett and husband Bobby of Alvarado TX, Virginia Hill of Whitney TX, and Mary Davis of Midlothian TX.
Lloyd is also survived by 26 grandchildren: Richard Burch, Billy Burch, David Burch, Valerie Jimenez, Lisa Fresquez, Josh Carrel, Darrell Burch, Jimmy Burch, Melissa Clark, Dustin Burch, Trey Burch, Jennifer Pena, Jessica Carrillo, Reagan Burch, Misty Burch, Casey Burch, Amanda Grimm, Chelsea Greengrass, Kylie Oneal, Kianna Oneal, Kinley Oneal, Alyssa Carlock, Lainy Carlock, Jessica Burch, Shelby Burch, and Sadie Burch. And 28 GreatGrandchildren: Ashley, Brittany, Michael, Larissa, Tony, Simon, Kendra, Scotty, Dakota, Hank, Beau, Hunter, Katherine, Tyler, Savannah, Colyn, Matthew, Cheyenne, Mark, Kaylie, Serenity, Johnathon, Alicia, Tommy, Julian, Julia, Wyatt, Evangelina, Madison, and Baby Girl Burch due in April.
Since the age of 14, Lloyd has worked numerous jobs including Bogle Farms, he lied about his age to get his first job at Glovers, where he worked in the kitchen, and later he was a Salesman, Loading Dock Supervisor, Shipping Supervisor, and Safety Supervisor. Lloyd also worked at Sofis Madison, and he worked cattle with Uncle Cecil in California. He worked for Howard Hughes at Sea Land Cattle Company, while working for Howard Hughes one of his rewards was a trip to Mexico deep sea fishing where he caught a Blue Marlin. He worked at the stables at New Mexico Military Institute with his father Johnny Lock, Lloyd also worked for the Chaves County , and Roswell Cab Company. He continued his working career at Wholesome Bakers, American Linen, Cogging, Independent trucking, and Grondyke Trucking where he retired in 1992. However his Favorite Job was at Glover Packing Company.

Pallbearers will be: Gregg Burch, Robert Grimm, Patrick Oneal, Chance Greengrass, Kenneth Irvin, Glen Irvin, Willie Burch, Trey Burch, David Burch, and Jimmy Wayne Burch. Honorary Pallbearers are: Jimmy Uoyd Burch Jr., Garland Burch, Leroy White, Loyd Green, Dobie Thompson, his grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.
We would like say thank you to Vista Care, especially Francis, who was a very loving and special caretaker to Lloyd. We would also like to thank Dr. Bedine of Kymera, Dr. Adahar, and Dr. Pinion.
Please send Flowers and Donations to Midway Baptist Church, 134 Yakima Rd. Dexter, NM 88230.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory. An online registry can be accessed at www.ballardfuneralhome.com
Will there be cattle in heaven

Will there be cattle in heaven, he wandered
As he smoothed his silver hair under his hat.
Because I sure hope theres something to do
I dont like sitting around like that.

The old cowboy watched the rain move in
From a creaky, old wood swing.
He could tell by the way the wind smelled it was comin
And the way the birds would sing.

He thought back to the days when time was spent
Herding cattle and fixing water gaps.
But now he only watches the neighbors plow fields
And his days are spent taking more naps.

The cowboy in him may be long, long gone
But the memories are ever so clear.
Although he knows the glory that lies ahead in Heaven
He admits, he has some fears.

Idle time is time wasted, he thought
As he stood up and stretched his arms.
Even in the rain I can sweep up this porch
Cause the grass will need cutting soon now that its warm.

As he swept, his mind drifted away again,
As it often did during the last few years.
Then, he realized it was all a dream,
And as he Awoke, his eyes filled with tears.

He knew this place of Heavenly Glory
As the famous Pearly Gates
But as he sat there staring, he couldnt believe his fate.

As far as he could see were green pastures,
Filled with cattle and crops.
There were horses and ranch hands galore
And miles of tanks and troughs.

There stood St. Peter on the other side,
And a familiar wave welcomed him in,
But Peter shouted from the other side of that ol barbwire fence,
Be sure to close the gate behind you, to keep your livestock in

Amber Lea Preston

Visitation

Ballard Funeral Home
910 S. Main
Roswell, NM  88203
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
8 to 7pm

Service

Funeral Service

Midway Baptist Church
134 Yakima Road
Dexter, NM  88230
Friday, March 16, 2012
2:00 pm

Cemetery

South Park Cemetery
3101 S. Main St.
Roswell, NM  88203

Memorial Contributions

134 Yakama Road
Dexter, NM  88230