Paul Robert Burch, Jr.

PAUL ROBERT BURCH, JR., 82, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026 in Piedmont Augusta Hospital.

Born in Leaksville, NC, Paul was the son of Paul, Sr. and Pauline Hopkins Burch. His family moved to Aiken, where he grew up and graduated from Aiken High School, proudly participating in both football and baseball. Paul dedicated part of his life to service as a veteran of the U.S. Army Reserves. Throughout his career, he held various positions, starting with United Parcel Service as a customer service manager, followed by employment with Wackenhut Services at the Savannah River Site, and ultimately finding fulfillment as a truck driver.

Paul had a passion for cars, golfing and photography. He also enjoyed staying active at Max Fitness. He found joy in dancing to Carolina Beach music and was a devoted fan of the University of South Carolina.

Surviving are his four children, Michelle Burch Dixon (Dave), Waco, GA, Allison “Ali” Burch (Josias Patricio Santiago), Atlanta, GA, Paula Robin Burch Graffam (Brian), Land O Lakes, FL and Paul Robert “Trey” Burch III (Felicia), Graniteville, SC; He is also survived by 4 grandchildren, Skylar McKenzie Graffam, Maddox Avery Graffam, Jessica Ashley Fara and Braelyn Kendall Dixon; a great-granddaughter, Scarlet Rose Young and a brother, Larry Kent Burch (Judy), Aiken, SC.

The funeral service will be held Friday afternoon, January 9th at 1 o’clock in Sunset Memory Gardens with The Rev. Bill Howard III officiating. The service will be livestreamed at https://iframe.dacast.com/b/156599/c/585055 .

SHELLHOUSE – RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC