James Eugene "Jim" Burke
James Eugene "Jim" Burke
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He was a long-haul truck driver for over 50 years. Jim was an avid outdoorsman including hunting, fishing, golfing and bowling. He was a member of the National Rifle Association. Jim was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.
He was preceded in death by wife, Charlotte Irwin.
Jim is survived by children, Kenneth Irwin, Richard Irwin, Charlotte Pritchard, Kathryn Pritchard, Josephine Pritchard and LeRoy Pritchard; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, special friends and the rest of his family.
At his request, there will be no funeral services or calling hours.
Arrangements are by the Curtis L. Swanson Funeral Home, Inc., corner of routes 29 and 118, Pikes Creek.
Memorial donations can be made to the family to help defray final expenses.
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