Charles Raymond Burke, age 87, of McDonough, Georgia passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023. He was a proud U.S. Army veteran, born in Sweetwater, TN on September 10, 1935 to the late Raymond Thomas Burke and Ada Mae Wimberly. Mr. Burke was also preceded in death by his granddaughter, Lacey Burke. He worked as a printer for the AJC for 35 years. Charles loved his family, friends and Jesus. He enjoyed flying model airplanes, gardening, listening to Elvis, rocking on the front porch and digging in the dirt. Mr. Burke is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Mildred "Nan" Burke, children, Greg C. Burke (Marsha) of Woodstock, Jeff (Debra) Burke of Stafford, VA and Lisa (Gary) Cronin of McDonough, GA. He was a proud grandfather to Lindsey (Brian) Clare, Chelsea (Josh) Berens, Cory (Nicole) Cronin and Taylor Burke. He is also survived by his siblings, Jerry (Wanda) Burke of Evergreen, AL, Peggy (Majdi) Khalaf of Rainbow City, AL and Ricky (Olga) Burke of Lawrenceville, GA. There will be a graveside service which will be held at 11:00am on Monday, April 17, 2023 at Eastlawn Memorial Park, 640 McGarity Road, McDonough, Georgia. Those desiring, may send contributions to Liberty Hill Baptist Church in Hampton, Georgia.
