Dayton William Burchfield, 89 of Oak Ridge, TN passed away peacefully, Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at his residence.
He was a Native of Graham County and the son of the late William Burton Burchfield and Maggie Sue Farley Burchfield. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his ex-wife and mother of his children, June Wilkinson Burchfield, daughter-in-law, Cindy Ann Burchfield, brother, Thomas Burchfield, and sister, Geneva Buckner.
He is survived by his son, William “Bill” Burchfield of Maryville, TN, daughter, Gail Thompson of Maryville, TN; long time, loving Companion, Edith McCall of Oak Ridge, TN; and sister and brother-in-law, Edith and Bill Truitt of Waleska, GA; and sister-in-law Betty Burchfield of Lake Wylie, SC. He is also survived by 4 grandchildren and their spouses, Stephanie Burchfield and Drew Robinson, Ashley and Dustin Gillum, Michael and Hannah Thompson, Maleah and Bunkie VanSkiver; 9 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at the Townson-Smith Chapel. The Reverend Scott Roper will officiate. Burial will follow the service at the Old Mother Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:00 till 2:00 pm Tuesday at the Chapel prior to the service.
Townson-Smith Funeral Home in Robbinsville, NC is honored to be serving the Burchfield family. An online register is available at www.townson-smithfuneralhome.com.