Robert (Bob) Burke Obituary



The Crockett Times
Alamo, Tenn.
Thursday, April 11, 1946

Robert (Bob) Burke

Funeral services were held Monday at the residence by Rev. A. L. Mays, local pastor and Rev. W. L. Drake of Ripley, a former pastor, for Robert (Bob) Burke, age 66, who died at his home in Friendship at 4 a.m. Sunday. He was a well known farmer, painter and interior decorator. He was a life long resident of Friendship where he owned extensive farm lands.

Burial in Elizabeth cemetery, under the direction of Sudbury Funeral Home.

He leaves a wife, Josie Burke of Friendship; three sons, Rev. W. D. Burke of Memphis, Rev. Harry Burke of Hornbeak and Robert R. Burke of Dyersburg and two daughters, Mrs. Paul Park and Mrs. Thomas Harrison both of Friendship.


Contributed by Natalie Huntley


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