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Gary H. Birchfield
December 15, 1944 - August 7, 2020
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Posted by:
Mark Johnson
Posted on:
August 15, 2020
Family, I can't tell you anything you don't already know about Mr. Burchfield . . . well, maybe I can. He was almost everyone's favorite teacher at CHHS. It wasn't because he was easy. In fact, he was tough. It was because of that infectious personality that seemed to genuinely care about every student. Back to the story: In early 2018 when I was still Church Hill's police chief, we met in the line at the Food City deli. I was grabbing some lunch. We ended up talking for over 15 minutes. He was ahead of me in line. When I went to pay the cashier, she said, "that young man in the wheelchair paid for you." I turned to thank him profusely but he already had his hand out saying, "Mark, thank you for what you do out there." I shook his hand, said thank you, and we parted ways. That, in a nutshell, was Mr. B! We all need to aspire to show his love to everyone we meet.
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Jeffrey Smith
Posted on:
August 15, 2020
Sorry I wasn't able to come to the funeral. I'm sick and have a fever. I've been up all night. With chills. I love you Daddy so much. He was a good man and he took good care of me was a good Mentor to me. I will never forget him.
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Melissia Short
Posted on:
August 15, 2020
To family of Mr. Birchfield, He was a dear dear man! I knew him from the endocrinology office . I was the diabetes education nurse . We always had the staff schedule him at a time we could spend extra time with him. It was not to give him more education ! It was to be able to talk with him . We would try and tell him something but he would come back with a joke ! He was such a treasure to know !!! I am sorry for your loss ! However, the time you had him was a blessing ! Find comfort and joy in knowing how many hearts and lives he touched !
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Melissa Larkin
Posted on:
August 15, 2020
I am heart broken to hear about Mr. B. Prayers go out to the family. As you have been told over and over by others, Mr. B was my favorite teacher. He was a tough teacher but made us want to learn. When I got to ETSU in my 3rd quarter of Biology, in which e were studying genetics, the tacher mentioned that i always handed my tests in first and always made As. I told him that I'd had it before. His reply was , at etsu.? I told him in hs. He couldn't believe that a high school in the 70s had such a high caliber biology teacher. But as everyone knew and still knows, Mr. B was the best. There will never be another teacher like him. I wish all teachers could be like him. Education needs his methods of teaching and his compassion for students!!
Posted by:
Bob and Kay Grimes
Posted on:
August 14, 2020
Travis and family, we are so very sorry for the loss of your father. He touched the lives of so many students, including Amy and Andrea. We will remember each of you in the difficult days ahead. God bless each of you! Love, prayers and sympathy!
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Carl and Trena Presnell Gibson
Posted on:
August 13, 2020
So sad for the loss of one of our favorite class members of Cloudland High graduating class of 1962. He was such a nice , sweet, and smart person. He will be missed so much by all. Love and prayers for all the family and friends of Gary.
Posted by:
Hope lane
Posted on:
August 12, 2020
Mr.B was a great a wonderful neighbor was so caring he will be missed dearly but never forgotten R.i.p.... prayers for the family at this time
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Kathleen Ford
Posted on:
August 12, 2020
Such a fine person, teacher and fellow worker. Words cannot express how sorry I am at losing one of the finest teachers Hawkins County has ever had.
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Charles Anderson
Posted on:
August 12, 2020
Mr. B - you were the best teacher I ever had. 40 years later the sights and sounds of your classroom are vivid in my memory. Always there for us regardless of the topic. Rest in peace
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Tommy & Cathy Dean
Posted on:
August 12, 2020
Travis and family, What a legacy your daddy left in his wake. Our daughter was one who loved having Mr. B as a teacher at Volunteer. She spoke with fondness of him as a teacher and mentor. Our hearts and prayers are with you in the days ahead.
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Anonymous
Posted on:
August 12, 2020
RIP Mr.B you were an awesome teacher and made Biology fun. You had a heart of gold and it doesn’t matter the year all of your students will remember the impact you made on our lives. You always had a smile on your face and was always very kind. You were and will always be one of a kind. To your family I’m sorry for your loss. Rest knowing you made a difference in so many of us that had you as a teacher and knew you personally you will be missed RIP
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Teresa Brooks Taylor
Posted on:
August 12, 2020
Many good memories and lessons learned from Mr. B. He will be missed. Sympathy and prayers for the family.
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Daphne Williams Matthews
Posted on:
August 12, 2020
Gary was such an inspiration to all of the you g adults who crossed his path. He helped me get through high school through many of his tid-bits of knowledge that quickly gave you a “moral of the story”. He loved us all. I spent most of my 10 year class reunion talking to Gary and my husband and I loved every minute of it.
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Kevin Caldwell
Posted on:
August 12, 2020
Gary was such a great person. People were simply drawn to his personality and there were no strangers to him. He always had a big smile. My neighbor while growing up, a great teacher and an amazing person. You, my friend will be missed. Prayers to the family and God Bless.
Posted by:
Kristin Dykes
Posted on:
August 12, 2020
Mr B & family have been a part of my life since the 80s. I spent much time in their home. Mr & Mrs B were so many things to me, I could never list them all. Mr B my heart is so broken at your loss but I know you are in a much better place, celebrating your reunion with Phyllis & Chris. Travis & Raychel I love you guys & am always here if you need me.
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Rebecca Wagner Casey
Posted on:
August 11, 2020
Mr B was a terrific teacher, he always made learning easy and fun. I'm grateful I was apart of his class. Thank you Mr B.
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Brandon Redwine
Posted on:
August 11, 2020
Mr. B, you meant so much to so many of us during the most formative time in our lives. We know the last few years were difficult for you, but we know you are celebrating with Phyllis and Chris. We love you and will miss you dearly. Thank you so much for being such an important part of our lives!