Robert Dewayne Burke, 84, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at his home.

He was born on October 18, 1932 in South Bend, IN to the late Aurrel and Edmund Burke. Robert was a United States Navy Korean War Veteran and was a self employed salesman. He had a strong passion for volunteering his time which he lovingly did at the Mahr Cancer Center in Madisonville. Robert was an active member of the Rotary Club of Madisonville.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Jack Burke.

Survivors include his wife of thirty-four years, Shirley Burke; daughters, Cindy Deleon and Pam Deleon and husband, Johnny both of South Bend, IN; son, Rob Burke and wife, Lori of South Bend, IN; step-sons, Steve Reed and wife, Susie of Stella, MO, Kevin Reed and wife, Laura of Ironton, MO and Tim Reed and wife, Pauline of Atlanta, GA; several grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at noon on Monday, January 23, 2017 in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville with Bro. Eric Nelson officiating and Steve Reed assisting. Burial to follow at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West in Hopkinsville, KY where military honors will be held by the United States Navy.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until noon at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made in Robert's memory to The Brook at Bethpage P.O. Box 106 Stella, MO 64867 or online at brook@bethpage.com.