Michael Courtney Burke Sr. Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Michael Courtney Burke Sr. (Gulfport, Mississippi), who passed away on January 26, 2026 at the age of 85. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Michael Courtney Burke Sr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Thomas Morgan Burke and Julia Frances Power Burke; his daughter Becky; and his siblings-in-law, Samuel L. Moore, Terri Moore, Sue Moore, Simoneau, Leiland M. Duke and Bob Woods.
He is survived by: his children, Debbie Burke of Gulfport, MS, Mimi (Paul Speyerer), Michael (Jennifer Burke) and Emily (Matt Ryan); his grandchildren, Thomas O'Neal (Kayla), Mary Smith (Mark), Josh Speyerer, Jackson Speyerer, Shelby Peranich (Sophie), Owen Peranich, Leiland Humphrey, Thad Ryan, Burke Ryan, Corbin Ryan and Celia Ryan; his siblings, Barbara Simoneau (Joe), Maureen Burke and Tom Burke (Barbara); his siblings-in-law, Bill Moore, Jim Moore, Betty Duke and Susan Woods; and his wife Emily Marion Moore Burke. He is also survived by 8 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and many wonderful friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 http://www.stjude.org.
