Charles Joseph "Joe" Burch , 69, of Cottageville, WV, passed away November 3, 2020, at home, following an extended illness.

He was born January 24, 1951, in Montgomery, WV, a son of the late Russell G. and Evelyn Lucille (Boyd) Burch. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Beverly Ann Smith.

Joe was a 1969 graduate of Ripley High School. He worked for Kaiser Aluminum Chemical Corporation in the ground's maintenance department for 10 years. He had also worked as a lab technician at Hartley Manufacturing for 20 years, Oil and Gas Leasing for eight years and the Jackson County Developmental Center. Joe was a member of the Ravenswood Freewill Baptist Church where he also served as a church deacon and former member of the G.O.C. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, dancing and fishing at the New River Gorge.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 45 years, Carol (Click) Burch; son, Christopher Burch and his wife Jessica of Millwood; grandson, Justus Burch; brother, Bill Burch of Belleville, IL; brothers-in-law, Alan Smith of Cottageville, Joe Click and his wife Penny of Georgia; sisters-in-law, Kathy Hymore, Ida Sheets both of Florida; father in law, Lester Click of Ripley and several nieces and nephews.

Service will be 1 p.m., Thursday, November 5, 2020, at Casto Funeral Home, Evans, WV, with Pastor Chris Skeens officiating. Burial will follow in the Ravenswood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. until time of service on Thursday at the funeral home.