John Charles Bunch, Jr.

John Charles Bunch, Jr. (Johnny), 68, of Asheboro, died on Saturday, December 18, 2021.

Johnny is survived by his wife, Nancy J. Bunch, his son, Tommy Bunch of Greensborp, and daughters, Kara Parrish (and husband, Matt), of Angier, N.C., and Ashley Tysinger (and husband, Tyler), of Asheboro, N.C. He is also survived by his grandson, Casey Baria, his three brothers, Bobby Bunch, Ed Bunch, and Bill Bunch, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, John C. Bunch and Claudine C. Bunch, his sister, Ellen Bunch, and his daughter, Katie Bunch. 

A native of Randolph County, Johnny was born on December 20, 1952 and was well loved by his community. Throughout his life he faithfully served in local church communities, often blessing congregations with his vocal and instrumental praises. Johnny could walk in any establishment in Asheboro and be greeted by a close friend. He set an example of generosity and loved his family deeply.

Johnny attended Asheboro City Schools, Randolph Community College, and UNC-Greensboro. Johnny was employed by Klaussner Furniture for 28 years and served as a plant manager and a general manager.  He also worked as a salesman at Wayne Thomas Chevrolet.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday, December 22 at 3:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 224 North Fayetteville Street, Asheboro, with Rev. Lynda Ferguson, Senior Pastor, presiding, followed by the receiving of friends in the fellowship hall. 

The family would ask that, in lieu of flowers, any memorials be dedicated to 1) the Katie Bunch Servant Leader Scholarship at 1126 South Park Street, Asheboro, N.C.  27203, checks payable to Asheboro City Schools Education Foundation, memo: Katie Bunch; or 2) Keaton’s Place, 120 Worth St., Asheboro, N.C. 27203, memo: Johnny Bunch.

Pugh Funeral Home in Asheboro is serving the Bunch family.