Anthony Roy Burch

Anthony Roy Burch, age 81, known locally as Papa “B” and operated Papa B ‘s Tamale in Bay Saint Louis passed away October 30, 2024 in Gulfport, MS. He was born to Roy and Agnes Burch in Tampa, Florida.Tony was preceded in death by his parents. 

Tony traveled the United States because his father was in the Air Force. When his father retired from the Air Force, Tony enlisted that same day in the Air Force to continue the military life serving from 1961 to 1965. Tony had one bucket list item on the agenda, and it was granted when they opened Papa B’s Tamales in 2019. He loved making his tamales and meeting the people in the community that faithfully kept coming back showing their support.

Tony leaves his cherished memories to his loving wife of 22 years, Tammie Burch; their children, Katelynn, Steven, and April; 13 grandchildren; and 2 great grandchildren.

Family will receive friends 10:00 am – 10:30 am Friday, November 8, 2024, at Riemann Family Funeral Home, 141 Hwy 90, Waveland, MS. Funeral services will follow the visitation at 10:30 am at the funeral home. Interment will be 12:30 pm at Biloxi National Cemetery after the funeral service.

In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made directly to Riemann Family Funeral Home or to Tony’s “Go Fund Me” page and type in search let’s lay Papa B to rest!

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Waveland, is serving the family.