He is survived by his daughter, Jerri Biggs and husband Scott; a sister, Ann Johnson; grandchildren, Morgan and Bradley Biggs; step-daughter, Lisa Lightcap; step-grandchildren, Brandon and Kaylyn Lightcap.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his, his wife, Linda Burke; a son, Ronald Phillip Burke and brothers, Lewis, Albert, Bobby, Willard, Johnnie and Walter Burke.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2019 in the chapel of McLaurin Funeral Home at 2:00pm with the family receiving friends following the service from 3:00 to 5:00p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association of North Carolina, 401 Hawthorne Lane, Suite 110 #298, Charlotte, NC 28204. Online condolences may be made to the Burke family at www.mclaurinatpinecrest.com. Arrangements are McLaurin Funeral Home, Clayton.
