Thomas Alfred Birch

Thomas Alfred Birch, 85, of Indianapolis, went home to be with Jesus and rejoin his wife of 65 years, Gladys, on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at home. He was born on August 17, 1930 to James Alfred and Dorothy (Allenbaugh) Birch in Cass, Indiana.
Tom's first retirement was from the U.S. Postal Service in Castleton after 38 years, before his second career as a bus driver for the Hamilton Southeastern school district, where he served for 44 years. He proudly served his country with the U.S. Army, stationed in Alaska, and was a member of the Army Corp of Engineers. Tom was a member of Radiant Christian Life Church, where he enjoyed several mission trips. He was the 'voice of the Royals' for many years, having been the announcer at many football, basketball and girls' volleyball games at Hamilton Southeastern. In his spare time, he enjoyed woodworking and gardening. Tom never knew a stranger.
He is survived by his children, Tom (Gail Ratliff) Birch, Linda Birch, Mark Birch, Dale (Monica) Birch and DeeDee (Scott) Ternes; grandchildren, Amie, Jason (Kristen), Justin (Malibu), Rachael, Austin, Greg (Arely), Brendon (Dana), Brian and Elizabeth; and 13 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys ‘Tiny' Birch who passed away in March 2015; two brothers, Joe & Jim Birch; and a sister, Betty Woodard.
Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, March 11, 2016 at Radiant Christian Life Church, 16162 Carey Road, Westfield, Indiana, with Pastor John Cernero officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on March 10, 2016 at Randall & Roberts Funeral Center, 1685 Westfield Road in Noblesville, with an additional visitation at the church one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens in Indianapolis.
Memorial contributions may be made to Radiant Christian Life Church Missionary Fund, 16162 Carey Road, Westfield, IN 46074.