Roy M. Burchfield – father of promoter Jimmy Burchfield – passed away June 27th. Mr. Burchfield, 85, was a World War II Navy Veteran and was a general manager in the auto industry for many years. Mr. Burchfield will be laid to rest today at the St. Francis Cemetery in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Edwards Food and Wellness Center, 997 Branch Avenue, Providence, RI 02904. We express our heartfelt sympathies and condolences to the Burchfield family and friends.