Celebrating the life of
William Thomas Burke
January 28, 1942 - April 25, 2006
William Thomas Burke, 64, died April 25, 2006 at Candler Hospital after a brief illness.
He was born January 28, 1942, the son of Willie Mae Burke and the late Aaron J. Burke.
Tommy was a life long resident of Savannah and an avid sports fan. He was a member of Riverside Baptist Church and the Shag Club. We are sure he is teaching the Angels in heaven new dance steps.
He is survived by the joy of his life, his children and grandchildren; son, William Thomas Burke, III and daughter-in-law, Tammy; son, Jackie Burke; grandchildren, Bobby Ray McKenzie, Michael, Mitchell and Aaron Burke and Chadia Abori-thiah. He is also survived by his mother, Willie Mae Burke; sister and brother-in-law, Joyce and Rick Smith and several nieces and nephews.
Though this physical body might be gone, his loving happy spirit will be with us forever.
Visitation: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, 2006 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel
Memorial Service: A celebration of Tommy’s life will be 4:00 p.m., Thursday, April 27, 2006 in the Islands Chapel of Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors.
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Fox & Weeks
Funeral Directors
Islands Chapel
Melinda and family - Thank you for letting me know. I am sorry for the loss to your family. I am sure he was a special father and grandfather to all of you and pray in his passing he was at peace. God Bless you all.
- bobbie j. bridgers, savannah, GA
to the family of tommy burke. I was sorry to hear about tommy. I grew up in the area where tommy grew up. I pray that God will grant you and your family peace and give you strength through all of this,.---Robert tomberlin and family
- robert tomberlin, savannah, GA
Tommy & Tammy - I am so sorry to hear about Big Tommy. He will be missed. Who is gonna do our betting boards at Super Bowl? We also miss ya'll. Love Tonya and Bubba
- Tonya Catterton, Springfield, GA
Melinda and family - Thank you for letting me know. I am sorry for the loss to your family. I am sure he was a special father and grandfather to all of you and pray in his passing he was at peace. God Bless you all.
- bobbie j. bridgers, savannah, GA
to the family of tommy burke. I was sorry to hear about tommy. I grew up in the area where tommy grew up. I pray that God will grant you and your family peace and give you strength through all of this,.---Robert tomberlin and family
- robert tomberlin, savannah, GA
Tommy & Tammy - I am so sorry to hear about Big Tommy. He will be missed. Who is gonna do our betting boards at Super Bowl? We also miss ya'll. Love Tonya and Bubba
- Tonya Catterton, Springfield, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
