Lonny Ray Burcham

Lonny Ray Burcham, 60 of Lake Charles, LA passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born on September 19, 1961, in Kokomo, IN to the late Billy J. and Joan Burcham.

Lonny attended high school in Miami, IN.  After high school he moved to Little Rock, AR and then came to Lake Charles in 1997.  He worked as a master carpenter his whole life and will be remembered as a hardworking man.

He was a member of the Road Barrons Motorcycle Club since 1983.  He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time with his family.  His favorite person in his life called him “Pappy”.

Lonny was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Donna Burcham.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 27 years, Clara Burcham; one son, Jese Fields; one grandson, Kolton Fields; two brothers, Tom Burcham and John Burcham, both of AR; one sister, Loretta Tucker of FL; one brother-in-law, Chuck Countryman of OR; many nieces and nephews; and his club brothers from the Road Barrons. 

The family is planning a memorial service in Prescott, AR for Saturday, June 4, 2022.

“So close no matter how far,

It couldn’t be much more from the heart.

Forever trusting who we are,

And nothing else matters.”