Extracted from The Clarion Ledger (Jackson, MS)
Sunday, August 3, 2008

John William Burke

Mr. John William Burke, 75, went to be with Jesus on Friday, August 1, 2008, at Bee Lake.

Graveside services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday, August 4, 2008, at Natchez Trace Memorial Park. Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home of Pearl is in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be Monday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Baldwin-Lee.

Mr. Burke was a retired Navy Chief, serving for 22 years and saw 2 tours of duty in Korea and 3 tours in Vietnam.

Mr. Burke is survived by his wife, Barbara Dickson Burke of Flowood; step-sons, Bill Dickson & wife of Flowood and Tommy Dickson & companion, Kathy Metze of Greece, NY; brother, Jessie Burke of Cleveland, TX; and good friend, James Smith of Flowood.