Leon Burke Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Leon Burke of Perryville, Arkansas, born in Bakersfield, California, who passed away on August 4, 2024, at the age of 80, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Leon Burke to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph Edward "Ed" Burke and Evaline Wiles Burke (Evelyn); his grandparents, Bud, Rosie Wiles, Samson and Alice Burke; his son Wesley Burke; and his great grandchildren, Aliyah Morehead, Gabriel Morehead and Alexis LaCook.
He is survived by: his wife Betty Louise Burke (Brown); his daughter Shirley Schwartz of Perryville; his grandchildren, Steven Morehead of Perryville, Anthony Morehead (Jennifer) of Perryville and Lacy Morehead LaCook of Perryville; and his great grandchildren, Elizabeth Grace Morehead, Tristen Morehead, Ashlyn Ledford, William Harding, Maddie LaCook, Erin Crow, Eli Victory and Alex Brand.
