Ernest E. Berch, Jr “Buddy,” 58, resident of Sturgis, MS, died suddenly on 1/12/18. Buddy received his Bachelors and Masters of Business Administration from Mississippi State University. He worked for Wood Fruitticher food distributers throughout the North Mississippi region.

He is preceded in death by his father Ernest E. Berch.

He is survived by his son (Hunter Berch of Covington, LA,) and 2 daughters (Marlaina Berch of Jackson, MS and Kristina Berch of New Orleans, LA,) mother (Jackie Berch of Sturgis,) Brother (Kenneth Berch of Sturgis).

Visitation will be held on Wednesday January 16, 2019 at 1:00pm at First United Methodist Church of Starkville - The Connection Building followed by a memorial service at 2:00pm.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations in memory of Buddy to Animal Rescue Fund of MS (395 Mayes St. Jackson, MS 39213) or The American Heart Association.