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SFC Charles Bryce Burchett, U.S. Army (Ret.), 82

Charles Bryce Burchett, 82 of Cove Springs, FL passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2026.  Charles was born in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Bryce and Mavis McKee Burchett.  In 1967, Charles joined the US Navy and after the closing of the base he was stationed, he joined the US Army and retired in Augsburg, Germany.

While stationed in Germany, he was a Scout Master where he enjoyed camping and mentoring young men.  After living in Arizona for a few years, he moved to Florida in 1995.  Charles worked for Uncle Bob’s Self Storage, Atlantic Flee Market and retired from Swift Trucking in 2008.

Mr. Burchett is survived by his wife, Carol Jeanne Burchett, sons, Larry Bryce Burchett and Jerry Bryce (Betty) Burchett, brother, Ernest Joe Huff, eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Graveside Services will be held 11:30 AM Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at Jacksonville National Cemetery with Military Honors.

Arrangements are under the care of Russell Haven of Rest Cemetery, Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 2335 Sandridge Road, Green Cove Springs, FL  32043.  Family and friends may share their condolences at: www.RHRFH.com 904-284-7720

 

Directions to Jacksonville National Cemetery
Enter I-295 N toward Savannah to north of I-10
Take Exit 32 , turn left at Lem Turner Road, go 5 miles
Turn right on Lannie Road, go 3 miles
Jacksonville National Cemetery will be on your left
4083 Lannie Road, Jacksonville, Fl  32218