Murray Burch

Murray T. Burch passed away on December 16, 2020 in Jackson, MS at the age of 59 due to complications from Covid-19.  He was born July, 1, 1961 in Baton Rouge, LA to Dr. Thomas and Martha Burch.  He is survived by his brothers Larry (and wife Susan), and Edward (and wife Sally), along with nieces Elisabeth Claire Hotard (and husband Danny), Leslie Marie Burch, and nephew Thomas Edward Burch; and by his great-nephew Asher Samson Hotard and great-niece, Ruth Anastasia Hotard. Murray is also survived by his special friend, Christie Ford.

Murray graduated from Robert E. Lee High School as well as LSU, where he was an Athletic Trainer for the Tiger football team in the early 1980’s. Soon after graduation, Murray served as the head Athletic Trainer at St. Martin’s High School in Metairie, LA and later received his Master’s Degree from Southeastern Louisiana University. Murray then moved to Jackson, MS where he worked for many years as the Head Athletic Trainer at Millsaps College as well as Mississippi Sports Medicine and Elite Physical Therapy. He was also a long time member of the National Athletic Trainers Association, the Mississippi Athletic Trainers Association, the Louisiana Athletic Trainers Association and was a LSU National L Club Letterwinner.

Murray was a caring, gentle soul and was a friend to all. He will be missed by many.

His graveside funeral service will be held Tuesday December 22, 2020, 10:00 AM, at Resthaven Gardens of Memory, 11817 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge. Face masks and social distancing are required.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Murray Burch Memorial Scholarship supporting Athletic Trainer college scholarships as Murray's legacy. Donate to the NATA Foundation at https://www.natafoundation.org and select the “Donate” button on the website. Please include Murray Burch Memorial in comments box at bottom of the form to properly credit his account. Or, mail checks to: NATA Foundation, 1620 Valwood Pkwy, Ste 115; Carrollton, TX 75006 and note Murray Burch Memorial on the check.

If you wish to contribute to a separate larger perpetual scholarship endowment fund in Murray’s honor, please contact his family.