Ricky Marion "Rick" Burke

1953 - 2019

Ricky Marion "Rick" Burke obituary, 1953-2019, Maiden, NC

BORN

1953

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

Burke Mortuary of Maiden Inc. - Maiden

1101 East Maiden Road

Maiden, North Carolina

Ricky Burke Obituary

Ricky "Rick" Marion Burke, age 65 of Maiden, passed away Monday, October 14, 2019 at his residence.

Born December 10, 1953 in Catawba County, he was the son of Clifford Laney and Martha Turbyfill Burke. Rick worked many years at both CommScope and Technibilt. As Rick would always say, "TRUMP 2020, Make America Great Again". Brother-In-Law, Danny "Pete" Hood preceded him in death.

Left to cherish his memory:

Wife of 43 years: Bobbie Jones Burke of the home

2 Sons: Bradley Burke and wife, Jennifer of Catawba; Nick Burke and wife, Katie of Maiden

Parents: Clifford and Martha Burke of Maiden

Sister: Debbie Hood of Maiden

2 Grandchildren: Taylor Leighann Burke & Kennedy Lynn Burke

Mother-In-Law: Joyce Vickers of Maiden

Father-In-Law: Bobby Jones and wife, Vivian of Maiden

Numerous Nieces and Nephews

Cousin & Best Friend: Johnny Turbyfill

The funeral service will be held Thursday, October 17, 2019 at 4:00 PM at Centerview Baptist Church in Maiden with Pastors Glenn Sellers and Frank Hoyle officiating.

Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday night, October 16, 2019 from 5:30 to 7:30 at Centerview Baptist Church.

Memorials may be made to: Centerview Baptist Church, 3993 E. Maiden Rd., Maiden, NC 28650 or Gideons International: www.gideons.org

Visit www.burkemortuary.com to register your condolences.

Burke Mortuary in Maiden is serving the Burke Family.

Published by Observer News Enterprise from Oct. 18 to Nov. 15, 2019.
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