Joe Allen Burba

Joe Allen Burba obituary, Springdale, AR

Joe Allen Burba

Joe Burba Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Memorial Funeral Home - Springdale on Jun. 28, 2025.

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Joe Allen Burba of Springdale, Arkansas, 75 passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, to be with his wife, Lin and their pets: Rocky I, Buddy, and Rocky II. He was born July 29, 1949 in Springdale, Arkansas to the late Billy Burba and Betty Patrick. He was a loving father and grandfather. Joe married Miss Linda Sue Bailey of Tahlequah, Oklahoma on the 29th day of December in the year 1988, in Springdale Arkansas. They owned and operated THE BAR in Springdale. Joe loved traveling and going to the races. He was known for his collection of coins and old whiskey bottles. Joe enjoyed spending his time with old friends and regulars at his bar. He was preceded in death by the Love of his life, treasured gambling buddy, and wife Linda Sue Burba; father, Billy Joe Burba; mother, Betty Terry and stepfather, Harold Terry.
Joe is survived by three daughters, Shonia Burba of Springdale, Bettie Jo Gray of Bentonville, and Crystal Burba of Washington County; stepdaughter, Shawna O'Bryan and husband of Michigan; stepson, David Bailey of Springdale; brother, Bill Burba of Lowell; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; best friend and devoted pet, Corky.
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