Bernard C. Burch

95, of Indianapolis, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2011. He was born November 1, 1915 in Bloomfield, IN to the late Guy and Nellie Burch. He attended Rose-Poly/Purdue University. Bernie was employed by New York Central/Penn Central Railroad. He was an accomplished artist and participated in the Indianapolis Art League. Bernie enjoyed fishing, golfing, playing guitar, and he was a published poet. He was also a member of the Acton Baptist Church and sang in the choir. Bernie is survived by his daughters, Peggy Sleeth, Janet Coleman (James), Sylvia Mohler (Harry), and Elizabeth Burch; sister, Aubrey Clayton; grandsons, James Coleman III (Danielle) and Jonathan Coleman (Alison); great granddaughter, Margaret “Maggie” Coleman; and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Evelyn Burch; son, Bernard Darwin Burch; brother, Guy Leslie Burch; and son-in-law, Jack Sleeth. Visitation is Monday, May 9, 2011 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Little & Sons Funeral Home, Beech Grove Chapel, where the funeral will follow at 1:00 p.m. Burial will be at Acton Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Acton Baptist Church or to your favorite charity.