Obituaries

David Lee Burke, 62, of Union, KY, passed away after a hard-fought battle with cancer on Monday, February 17, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

David was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend who lived life to the fullest. After 27 years of dedicated service, he retired from the maintenance department at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky (TMMK). In addition to his career, David was a passionate coach who mentored and inspired young athletes in both football and wrestling.

David had an adventurous spirit who enjoyed motorcycle riding, traveling, hunting, and spending time with friends and loved ones. His love for music and bourbon were well known, and he had an infectious enthusiasm for life. He loved watching his favorite cult comedy classic movies (and getting everyone else roped in on them), sharing funny stories with anyone who would listen, and doing the little things to make his loved ones – especially his wife, “Debbie Joan Burke” as he would exclusively call her – feel cared for and protected. Some called it adventure; he called it life.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Johnny and Alice Delores Burke and his brother, Darrell Burke.

David is survived by his loving wife, Debbie Burke; children: Chrissy (Matt) Black, Austin Burke (Niki Whiteker), Savannah Burke, Stephen Cummings, Johnny Burke (Bailey Armour), and Sean Cummings; 6 grandchildren; siblings: Johnny Burke, Randy (Beverly) Burke, Pam (Glen) Craddock and Alice Burke; mother-in-law, Donna Kaufman; brother-in-law, Michael (Carol) Pollard; as well as several nieces and nephews.

A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, February 28, 2025, from 3:00 PM until the time of memorial service, 5:00 PM, at Linnemann Family Funeral Homes and Cremation Center, 1940 Burlington Pike, Burlington, KY 41005. The family will host a Celebration of Life at The American Legion at 8385 U.S. Highway 42, Florence, KY 41042 immediately following the memorial service.

Memorial contributions are suggested to The American Lung Association.

Online condolences can be made at www.linnemannfuneralhomes.com