Roy Fielding Burke Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on November 9, 2025 in Sylvania, Georgia

Roy Fielding Burke Sr.

April 30, 1934 - November 9, 2025 (91 years old)

Sylvania, Georgia

Roy Fielding Burke Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on November 9, 2025 in Sylvania, Georgia

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Thompson-Strickland-Waters Funeral Home

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Roy Fielding Burke Sr.

April 30, 1934 - November 9, 2025 (91 years old)

Sylvania, Georgia

Roy Fielding Burke Sr. Obituary

The passing of Roy Fielding Burke Sr. (Sylvania, Georgia) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on November 9, 2025 at the age of 91. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Roy Fielding Burke Sr. or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James Edward and Madge Burke; his daughter Marsha Burke Orta; and his siblings, Emory, Jean and Jimmy Burke.

He is survived by: his wife Elizabeth Mae Hunt Burke; his children, Roy F. Burke Jr. (Lisa) and Christa Cleland; his grandchildren, Justin Burke (Kristen), Jeffry Burke (Denae), Reid Burke (Jamie), Christopher Orta, Michael Orta and Travis Orta; his great grandchildren, Lewis, Jackson, Clara, Hunt, Layn, Zane, Wes Burke, Caiden Orta and Ocean Orta; and his sister Carol Williams. He is also survived by Grandpa's example to my dad, to my brothers and I, and to my sons and nephews.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, November 11th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Thompson Strickland Waters, Joiner Anderson Chapel (202 Ennis St, Sylvania, GA 30467). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, November 11th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Thompson-Strickland-Waters Funeral Home



Tue

Nov 11

Visitation

Thompson Strickland Waters, Joiner Anderson Chapel
202 Ennis St, Sylvania, GA 30467

Tue

Nov 11

Funeral service

Thompson Strickland Waters, Joiner Anderson Chapel
202 Ennis St, Sylvania, GA 30467

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