Mr. Wayne Franklin Burch, age 67, of Macon, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 following a brief illness. Wayne was born in Macon, Georgia on July 22, 1949 to the late Wright and Ruby (Williams) Burch. He was a member of the United States Navy. Wayne was preceded in death by his sister, Virginia Coleman. Survivors include his wife, Mary McConnell Burch of Macon, GA; daughter, April Wilton of Stockton, CA; son and daughter-in-law, Brett and  Cassidi Lynch of Nashville, TN; brother and sister-in-law, Wright and Sandra Burch of Macon, GA; sister, Betty Price of Blairsville, GA; seven grandchildren, one great grandchild, and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends also survive.

Visitation: Saturday, September 17, 2016 from 6:00 – 9:00 PM at Banister Funeral Home

Service: Sunday, September 18, 2016 at 2:00 PM Banister Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Steven Taylor and Rev. Steve Cothren officiating.

Interment: Following service at Burch Cemetery

Pallbearers: Jonathan Barrett, Tim Barrett, Sean Price, Kevin McConnell, Donovan Duvall, Nicolas Shook

Banister Funeral Home of Hiawassee in charge of arrangements.