James Alan Burke

James Alan Burke obituary, Gahanna, OH

James Alan Burke

James Burke Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Day Funeral Service - Gahanna on Feb. 4, 2025.

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James Alan Burke, 65, of Albany, Ohio, formally of Van Lear, KY, passed away January 7, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. He was born July 3, 1959, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late William Burke and Bonnie Plummer Burke.
He was preceded in death by his brothers William "Buddy" Burke and Charles Burke. He is survived by his daughter Jessica Burke (Nathan Harrington) and grandson Luca of Lexington, KY; daughter Kendra Wells of Kenton, KY; son Shane Wells (Alex) and grandsons SJ and James Wells of Ohio; son Timothy Wells of Redbush, KY; sister Glenna Music (Roger) of Van Lear, KY; and brother Randall Burke of Sandy Hook, KY.
There will be a memorial service at a later date.
Day Funeral Service is honored to serve the family of James Alan Burke.

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