John Duane Burke Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to John Duane Burke in Gracewood, Georgia, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. John Duane left this world on August 19, 2025 at the age of 65, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Duane Burke to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Thomas Gordon Burke and Anne Thigpen Burke Burrum; his stepfather Charles Burrum; and his niece Kiley Drury. He is survived by: his siblings, Gordon Burke, Debra Radford, Kathy Robinson (Gerald) and Jimmy Burke; and his nieces and nephews, Samantha Arnold (Lee), Summer Burke, Christinemae Meraveles, Julie Smothers (Tracy), Chad Radford (Megan), Ashley Radford, Christopher Radford (Sara), Davis Branch, Jessica Young, Justin Branch (Jennifer), Holley Burke (Walt), Sarah Kniphfer (Kraig) and Jamie Burke. He is also survived by thirteen great nieces and nephews, along with other extended family.

John Duane Burke will be missed by all who knew him, his contributions to those around him will not be forgotten, and his legacy of kindness will surely continue through the lives he touched.