Mr. Charles E. Burke, 81, died suddenly Tuesday morning (April 24, 2018) at Memorial Satilla Health. He was born in Ambrose, GA on March 20, 1937, but lived most of his life in Waycross. He worked as a supervisor for Rubin Brother’s Footwear for 28 years. He retired from management at Wal-Mart after 31 years. He received several awards of excellence during his years of employment. Charles received the Lord as his personal savior at the age of 22. He was an active member of Waycross Holiness Baptist Church where he served as deacon for 59 years. He was a devoted husband, father, papa, and man of God. He was the son of the late Jim and Mattie Lou Burke of Ambrose, GA. He is also preceded in death by three brothers, Curtis Burke, Felton Burke, Sr., and Pete Burke. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Josephine Bryson Burke of Waycross, GA; two sons, Ricky Burke and Charlie Burke, both of Waycross, GA; two daughters, Melinda Burke Lee and Kim Burke Mixon, both of Waycross; three grandchildren, Ross McCook, Austin and Madison Mixon (father Phillip Mixon); two great grandchildren, Braxton and Colton McCook; a sister, Marilyn Burke Harper (husband Clifford) of Douglas, GA; a brother, Donald Burke (wife Martha) of Waycross, GA; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives. A funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Friday (April 27, 2018) at Waycross Holiness Baptist Church on Blackshear Ave. Burial will follow in Piney Grove Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery in Appling County. The family will receive friends 6:00 until 8:00 PM Thursday evening at Music Funeral Home. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.musicfuneralhome.com. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. To send flowers or a remembrance gift to the family of Charles Burke, please visit our Tribute Store.
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Death notice for the town of: Waycross, state: Georgia