Garland Wade Burke

Warsaw - Garland Wade Burke, 72, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024 at home. He was born November 9, 1951 to the late Willie Garland Burke & Oleta Joyce Carter Burke Fields. He was an avid hunter and fisherman who loved to be outdoors and tell tall tales about his expeditions. When he was not working you could find him at home in the yard messing with something. He also served as a member of Warsaw Fire and Rescue for several years.

A memorial service will be held at 11 am, Friday Nov 1, 2024 at Remnant Community Church in Wallace, NC with visitation to follow the service. The church is located at 401 N Norwood St Wallace, NC 28466.

Mr Burke is survived by his wife, Sarah Suzette Burke of the home, daughter Nancy A Murray and husband Brandon of Wallace, son Johnathan Wade Burke and wife Shenna of Warsaw. His grandchildren Madison Nicole Pogue of Chapel Hill, Emily Michelle Ellis and husband Blake of Wallace, Hope Marie Burke of Warsaw, Chloe Danielle Burke of Warsaw, and Johnny Quinton Murray of Wallace. He is also survived by his brother Jimmy Robert Burke and wife Jeannette of Clinton, as well as several nieces and other family members.

Mr Burke was preceded in death by his father, Willie Garland Burke, his mother Oleta Joyce Carter Burke Fields, his step-father Dennie Fields, and his sister Odell Joyce Burke Tadlock Luxich.

In lieu of flowers, memorials maybe made to Remnant Community Church, 401 N. Norwood Street, Wallace, N.C. 28466.

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