TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Oct 31, 2016

Long-time 23rd Judicial District Circuit Court Judge Robert E. Burch died Friday at the age of 69. A graduate of the Citadel and Vanderbilt Law School, Burch served on the court for 34 years, creating the district’s drug court in 2000. Burch retired in 2014 as presiding judge but returned to the bench this summer under a special appointment to assist with the district’s heavy caseload. He was still serving in that capacity at the time of his death. Visitation will be held at the Taylor Funeral Home tomorrow from 1 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., and at the First Baptist Church of Dickson on Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Burch will be buried at New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery in Bon Aqua. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the 23rd Judicial District Drug Court. The funeral home has more on his life, while the drug court provides this reflection.