Dr. Larry T. Burch

Dr. Larry T. Burch, 91, of New Castle, passed away Monday, May 12, 2025. He was born on November 20, 1933, in Adrian, MI, a son of the late Herbert E. and Lenore (Gould) Burch.

A veteran of the U.S. Navy, Dr. Burch was a medic while serving in the Navy. He received his medical degrees from the University of Michigan. While a general practitioner, he practiced medicine with Dr. Richard Coak in Tecumseh, Michigan and Adrian, Michigan. Later, he did a dual residency in neurology and psychiatry at the University of Michigan. He then headed a Psychiatric Hospital in High Point, NC, and practiced in psychiatry in Winston Salem and Hendersonville, NC. A member of several medical societies, he spent time on several medical missions, including India, Africa, The Orient, Haiti and South America.

In retirement, he enjoyed woodworking and gardening.

He is survived by his wife, Carol (Jones) Coak Burch of New Castle; son, Todd Burch, and another son and daughter; several grandchildren; several nieces and nephews, including a special nephew, David Burch; a sister, Irene Parsons.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Christine, three brothers, Rev. Bruce Burch, Everett Burch and Gene Burch.

A Celebration of Life Mass will be said by Father Bob Sims at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Indianapolis, where Dr. Larry and Carol are members. The church address is 5692 Central Ave, Indianapolis 46220. Burial will be at Floral Garden Memorial Park in High Point, NC. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle. Condolences and memories of Dr. Burch may be shared at www.hinsey-brown.com.