Roosevelt Burke Sr. Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Roosevelt Burke Sr. of Metter, Georgia, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on October 9, 2024 at the age of 59. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Roosevelt Burke Sr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Benjamin F. Burke Sr. and Ada Sapp Burke; and his siblings, Willie Lee Burke, Earlie Burke, Benjamin F. Burke Jr., Rosa Lee Young and Betty Ann Burke.
He is survived by: his wife Maranda Davis Burke; his children, Cleveland Scott (Monique) of Midville, GA, Ricky Green of Dublin, GA, Antonio Scott of Atlanta, GA, Rose Marie Rountree (Kevin) of Statesboro, GA, Brandon Burke of Swainsboro, GA, Roosevelt Burke, Jr., Rachel Burke of Atlanta, GA, Janae Randall (Marvin) of Wadley, GA and Miles Davis of Statesboro, GA; his goddaughter Jasmine Curry (Justin) of Statesboro, GA; his siblings, Jim F. Burke of Metter, GA, Robert L. Burke of Swainsboro, GA, Shirley Burke of Raeford, Lillie Jenkins (Rickey) of Metter, GA, Rebecca Burke of Metter, GA, Leonia Pierce (Thomas) of Millen, GA, Regina Hughes (John) of Swainsboro, GA and Rutha Williams of Warner Robins, GA; his grandchildren, R'Tavien Green, Jada Scott, Landon Green, Ramyah Rountree, Rylee Randall, Rikiyla Green, Jaisyn Rountree, Karsen Davis, Aaliyah Scott, Londyn Burke, Alayna Davis and Aubree Davis; and his close friend Bowen Patterson. He is also survived by nieces and nephews, other relatives.
