William R. "Bill" Burke
William R. "Bill" Burke
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Mr. Burke was born January 4, 1947, in LaGrange, son of the late Riley and Frankie Mae Pittenger Burke. A veteran of service in the U.S. Marine Corps, he retired as a respiratory therapist from West Georgia Medical Center after 22 years of service. He was a member of the American Association of Respiratory Therapists and was a longtime member of The Active Life Center in LaGrange. Mr. Burke was an avid golfer, having participated in many tournaments, and enjoyed shooting pool.
Survivors include his wife, Sandy Burke; daughter, Jessica Burke; son and daughter in-law, Michael and LeeAnn Sarno, all of LaGrange; six grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 5, in the Chapel of Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home in Hogansville, with the Reverend B J Bowers officiating.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., Saturday.
Condolences may be expressed at www.mckibbenfuneralhome.com
Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Chad Laforet
November 24, 2022
Dear Sandy,Jessica,Michael and all the rest of the family, we send our prayers and heart felt condolences to you. We have very fond memories of Uncle Bill and I´m so happy that he was able to meet my wife and kids, NaEun,Amelia and Brayden. May he rest peacefully with those who are with him now. Love ya all.
Chad Laforet.....
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