Burnett Elry ‘Bernie’ Fitch Sr.

Burnett Elry “Bernie” Fitch Sr., 84, of Koerth passed away Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023.

He was born June 14, 1938 in Koerth to Ira and Katie McCord Fitch.

He was a tool pusher in the oilfield industry and was a rancher. He enjoyed tending to his cattle, feeding the deer, dancing and spending time with his family.

Survivors include daughters, Alyssa Salinas (Marcus); Brenda Pope (Clay); Jennie Taylor (Brian), and Kayla Fitch (Jalem Enoch); sons, Burnett “Bubba” Fitch Jr. (Sherrie); Jason Fitch (Debbie), and Dusten Fitch; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; sister, Estelle Marthailjohni; Mayme Griffin Fitch.

He was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Ira Lee McElroy and Dorothy Fitch; brothers, Will Brantley Fitch, Leon Fitch and Donald Fitch.

Visitation began at 4 p.m. and continued until 6 p.m., Friday, Feb. 23 at Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home in Yoakum 

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 4 at Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home with Elvis Johnston officiating.

Burial  followed in the Salem Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Jason Fitch, Brian Taylor, Chris Fitch and Russell Sciba.

Memorial contributions may be given to a charity of  donor’s choice.

On-line guest book may be signed at www.thielecooper.com

Arrangements were entrusted to Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home, Yoakum.