B. Russell Burke Jr.

About

University of Georgia

B. Burke Obituary

Family-Placed Death Notice

BURKE, B. Russell, Jr. B. Russell "Rusty" Burke, Jr., 73 of Bainbridge, Georgia passed away Thursday, August 20, 2009, in Bainbridge after a lengthy illness. Rusty was a long time resident of Brandon, Mississippi until he moved to Bainbridge, GA following his retirement in 2002. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, August 29, 2009 at Ivey Funeral Home Chapel in Bainbridge, GA with Dr. Gerald A. Little officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at Ivey Funeral Home. Rusty worked at Tharpe and Brooks and Fickling and Walker before moving to Mississippi. While a resident of Brandon, Mississippi Rusty served as Vice-President of the Real Estate Office of Sunburst Bank in Jackson and Vice-President of the Bailey Mortgage Companiesí Construction Loan Department. Rusty's affiliations include the Mortgage Lenders' Association of Mississippi, the Mississippi Association of Credit Executives; the Homebuilders' Association of Jackson and Mississippi and the Jackson and Mississippi Associations of Realtors. Rusty was born May 27, 1936 in Atlanta, GA. and was the son of Dr. Benjamin Russell Burke and Mary Frances Preacher Burke. Rusty graduated from Druid Hills High School and the University of Georgia where he was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. He served in the US Army from 1956-1958 and was stationed in Germany. Rusty was a member of the Capital City Club, Atlanta Athletic Club and a founding member of the Atlanta Retriever Club. He is preceded in death by a son, Robert R. "Bobby" Burke. Rusty is survived by his loving wife, Phyllis Davis Burke of Bainbridge, GA; three sons, Rusty Burke, III of Lena, MS, Davis Burke and his wife Lisa of Nolensville, TN and Lee Burke and his wife Sandi of Brandon, MS; his sister, Mary Frances Hood of Atlanta, GA; Three grandchildren, Zachery Burke and Lane Burke of Nolensville, and Tori Burke of Brandon, MS; two nieces, Sister Hood of Atlanta, GA and Mary Wall Hood of Fayetteville; a nephew, Dr. Dozier Hood of Fayetteville, GA; and three great-nephews, Russell Hood, Charles Hood, and Wright Hood. He is also survived by an uncle Thomas G. Preacher of Atlanta, GA and his aunt Mrs. Henry Sprott Long of Birmingham, Alabama. Memorials may be made to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta: 1600 Tullie Circle NE Atlanta, GA 30329

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Aug. 27, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for B. Burke

7 Entries

September 2, 2009

Phyllis, "Little" Rusty, Davis & Lee,
I worked for Rusty in the early '80's at The Missisisppi Bank when you guys were growing up. It was a pleasure working with Rusty and I loved hearing the stories of his family - he loved his family. He was a most humorous person and everyone on 10th floor was crazy about Rusty. He was fun to work with and was a most patient and kind boss.

I know you have countless good and loving memories of your husband and dad - hold tight to those memories. I have you in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Linda McCleskey McMaster

Emma Horrell

September 1, 2009

I am just learning of Mr. Burke's passing. I have known Rusty III for a number of years. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
Lovingly
Emmy Lou Horrell

Anna Nations

August 26, 2009

To the Burke Family:
I too was lucky enough to work with Rusty in the '80s. He was a wonderful boss and teacher with both humor and patience. It was with great sadness that I read of his passing. His family will be in my thoughts and prayers through this difficult time.

August 25, 2009

To Rusty's Family:
I was fortunate to work with Rusty in the 1980's at The MS Bank. Rusty was a friend to me and I will always remember the laughs and smiles during the lunches and meetings. I appreciate Rusty teaching me about residential construction lending. I'm so glad that I made it a point to call Rusty annually over the last years. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. Sincerely, Bob and Jan Cragon

Merrie Butler

August 25, 2009

Lee, Sandi & Tori
I am sorry to hear of your loss. You & your family are in my prayers & thoughts.

Carolyn Lombardo

August 25, 2009

To the entire Burke Famil y
Our prayers and thoughts are with the entire family at this time. Your memories will last a lifetime and as you think back from time to time , you will smile because you had the joy of knowing such a wonderful man.
Sending our love to each and every family member.
Frank and Carolyn Lombardo

Mel Westerfield

August 25, 2009

Burke Family:
I worked with Rusty for many years. I am stunned by hearing of his death. I can remember Rusty and Bob Cragon giving me a surprise visit one day while building my new home in 1986.
I hope it is of some consolation knowing that many people loved and respected Rusty for being himself and for the years he devoted to banking.
Sincerely,
Mel Westerfield
Brandon, MS

Showing 1 - 7 of 7 results