James E. Burke Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James E. Burke (Selma, Alabama), who passed away on August 18, 2025, at the age of 77, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James E. Burke to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph Burke and Malinda Burke; his son Darrell Irby; and his siblings, Joseph Burke, Eddie Burke, Addie Johnson, Eula V. Jones, Willie Mae Rouse and Mary Westley.
He is survived by: his wife Gloria Burke; his daughters, Keshia Turner and Rachel Flennory; his stepchildren, Tamara Walker, Erika Walker and Ontrae Fain; his siblings, Malinda Smith, Glenda Phillip and Jordan Burke; and his mother-in-law Mary Walker. He is also survived by six sisters-in-law, three brothers-in-law, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends.
