Charles W. "Bill" Burke Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

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Charles W. (Bill) Burke, 86, passed away Monday August 6, 2018 at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville, Ohio. Born November 22, 1931 in Nemacolin, PA to Seth Thomas and Ruby Irene Babcock Burke, both deceased. Along with his parents he is predeceased by two brothers, Kenny and Ron Burke. One sister, Jane Pullins. One grandson Justin Burke. He is survived by his wife Wilma Faye Sidle Burke whom he married on June 8, 1952 in Wayne, OH. Sons: Edward T. Burke (Carol Cunningham), William E. Burke, Charles "Frank" (Debi) Burke, Joseph A. Burke. One brother, Michael Burke of Meigs County, OH. One sister, Dorothy Kelly of NC. The family circle is completed by ten grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. He worked as an electrician at RCA/NCR and S.E.O.R.M.C. and was the Owner operator of Burkes Greenhouse. Bill loved his flowers. Bill was an active member of the Cambridge Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses on Glen Highway where a Memorial Service will be held at 1:30 pm August 25, 2018 with a talk following at 3:00 pm given by Brother Steve Allen. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to, The Cambridge Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses, 6604 Glenn Highway, Cambridge, OH 43725. An on-line guest book may be signed at www.bundy-lawfuneralhome.com.

Charles W. "Bill" Burke

November 22, 1931 - August 6, 2018