Townson-Rose Funeral Home

Obituary for Christopher Monte Burch


10/12/1954 - 11/06/2023


Christopher Monte Burch, age 69 of Murphy, formerly of Fallbrook CA, passed away November 6, 2023 at his residence.

Chris was a talented artist known not only for one of Snoop Dogg's famous albums, but also his murals and colorful, fantastical creations. Chris moved to Murphy, NC in 2013, and he has worked as a faithful employee at the Wal-Mart in Murphy ever since.

Chris was born in Inglewood CA to the late Monte L. Burch and Barbara Gallamore Burch.

He is survived by his brother, Brian Burch (Emily), of Marble; sister Jonnell Conroy (Ted), of Calimesa CA; nieces Cristal Singleton (Robert), of Murphy, Trisha Keeling (Matthew), of Calimesa, CA; nephews thru marriage Jeremy Paneto of Durango, CO, Joseph Baez, of New York City, NY.

No services are planned at this time.

Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.


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