John Wayne Burke Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of John Wayne Burke (Alderson, West Virginia), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on March 23, 2025 at the age of 69. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He is survived by: his wife Terry Burke; his children, Nicole Burke and Aaron Griffin (Chastity Casto); his grandchildren, Jeremy Griffin, Evan Griffin, Christopher Griffin, Nathaniel Gray and Willow Burke; his great grandchildren, Keegan Griffin and Viktoria Yarber; his siblings, Andy Burke (Wilda Burke), Pat Gross (Mike Gross), Herman Covington, Mary Merson, Debra Griffin and Michael Griffin; his siblings' children, Nikita Honaker (James Honaker), Theresa Barnes, Dwayne Covington, Christina Esh (Dan Esh), Mike, Brian Gross, Tammy Merson/Walls, Frankie Merson, Joe Ryan, Michelle Merson and Caroleann Nodonly; his great-nephews, Lilah Esh, Ethan Esh (Ashley Covington), Anthony Covington, Jimmy Barnes, Timmy Barnes, Jonathan Barnes and Matthew Barnes (Samantha); his close friend Barbara Skaggs; his family, George Spry, Russel Springham and Shirley Fales (family: Ed Cowell, Brian, Linda Wines Zachary); and his pets, Suzy and Lucky. He is also survived by children, grandchildren.
