Left to mourn his passing are his mother Nancy J. Hawks; father Bobby Gene Burke, Sr. and wife Nancy; son Sam Burke; step-son Chuck Shahbas; step-daughter Rachael Shahbas.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sam Burke Education Fund, ORNL Credit Union, 8721 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37923. All services are private. Arrangements by Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 Adair Dr. Condolences may be offered at www.lynnhurstchapel.com