Joseph Burke

Joseph Alphonso Burke, affectionately known to family and close friends as "Bae Bae or Bay Boy" was born on December 29, 1945, in Bainbridge, GA. He was the third of six children born to Charlie and Fern Marie Bush Burke, who both preceded him in death. Older siblings, Johnnie Burke, Helen Burke Wilcox, and Charlie Burke Jr. also preceded Joseph in death.
Joseph completed his primary education in Bainbridge, GA. As a teenager, he attended Hutto High Highschool where he received his diploma. Joseph went on and later began working at a local factory where he ran machines to make carpet.
Joseph also worked with the Hutto High School football team during football seasons.
Later, Joseph met Ms. Lula Gains and they united in holy matrimony. To this union three sons were born: Joseph Burke Jr., Ronald Burke (Ronnie), and Bobby Burke. Joseph and Lula parted ways some years later and he was later united in holy matrimony to Mrs. Vire Perkins-Burke, who preceded him in death. There were no children born to their union. Throughout the years, Joseph maintained connection with his siblings in South Florida as well as other family members close by in Bainbridge, GA until God called him home on January 16, 2025.
Joseph leaves to mourn his loss, three loving sons: Joseph Burke Jr, Ronnie Burke (Norryn), and Bobby Burke. Siblings, Betty Burke Jordan (Thomas), and Jerry Burke (Jeannie), both of Deerfield Beach, FL; and a host of loving grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends. Lastly, Ms. Sharon Fuller who was his niece by marriage and primary caretaker up until his death. Ms.
Sharon affectionately viewed Joseph as a father figure to her.

As A Sister/Reflections

My big brother Joseph, we affectionately call him "Bae Bae", was a loving brother to me. He was always there for me, especially when it came to assisting me with my math homework. Instead of showing me how to do the math, he would go ahead and complete it himself, which I still appreciated either way as that's what big brothers do. During my middle school years, my older brother Charles and his close friend, relocated my mother, myself and brother Jerry to South Florida. Even though distance may have separated us for many years, Bae Bae and I would frequently keep in touch through phone calls and Face Time. I am proud to say that Bae Bae did accept Christ into his life about 2 years ago and he is in a good place with the Lord our God, resting in peace. He will truly be missed.
Your Loving Sister, Betty Burke Jordan

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