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1953
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2025
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Robert Burke Obituary
Mr. Burke was born on Feb. 18, 1953, in Millen, Georgia, to the late Robert Earl Burke and Elsie Strickland Burke. He was a self-employed heating and air contractor and a member of Chattahoochee Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Cathy Burke; son and daughter-in-law, Robby and Jaclyn Burke; granddaughters, Maelana Burke and Josselyn Burke; brother, Kevin Burke; sisters, Brenda Burke and Judy Mitchell (Dave); niece and nephew, Jennifer and Mike Mitchell.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at The Chapel of Barrett Funeral Home. The Rev. Milton Harris, the Rev. Eddie Tanner, and the Rev. Chris Anderson will officiate. Interment will follow in County Line Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, prior to the funeral service.
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Beth keller
September 16, 2025
With heartfelt sympathy, I pray that God wraps his loving arms around the entire Burke, family and eases the pain of this tremendous loss.
Kathy, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Deepest Sympathy,
Beth Keller
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