Source: Doug Ohlemeier, PERISHABLE NEWS, 1/21/20

 Jimmy Burch, Sr., a longtime North Carolina sweet potato grower, has died. Burch, 65, partner and co-owner of Faison, NC’s Burch Farms, died at his home on Dec. 24. Burch is survived by his wife, Teresa Burch; two sons, Jimmy Burch, Jr., and Jared Hines Burch; brothers Bill Burch and Ted Burch. All, including Teresa, are involved in the company.

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