Ralph Burchfield

          Ralph Burchfield, 75, of the Meadow Branch Community near Robbinsville, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 19, 2018 at Graham Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Robbinsville, NC.

          A native of Graham County, he was the son of the late Gardner L. and Betty Jane Williams Burchfield.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Richard Burchfield.

          He is survived by his sisters, Kathleen Icenhower and Nora Lee Anderson, both of Tapoco, NC, and Iva Jean Massey of Rockford, IL.  He also has several nieces and nephews.

          Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at Meadow Branch Baptist Church.  The Reverends Bo Thomas, Noah Williams, and Onley Williams will officiate.  Burial will follow at Farley Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 12:00 until 2:00 pm at the church, prior to the service.

          Townson-Smith Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Burchfield family.  An online register is available at www.townson-smithfuneralhome.com.