Birth date: Apr 22, 1936 Death date: Mar 10, 2011
Richard W. Burke Richard W. Burke, 74, of Woodville died Thursday, March 10, 2011 at his son’s residence. He was born April 22, 1936 in Rappahannock to the late Walter Marshall and Bertha Nethers Burke. Mr. Burke loved farming a Read Obituary
To the Burke Family:
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your loved ones. Steve Tyrrell and family
to the Burke family, sorry to hear your loss. He was always a friendly guy to talk with.
Psalm 34:18
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
Scott Montgomery
Dic, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dickie & Michele, We are deeply sadden to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you the strength you need. Take comfort knowing that he suffers no more, and one day there will be a Great reunion! Love the Fraziers & Williams.
Richard was a longtime friend of mine. My earliest recollection of Richard and me was when we were about 7. We had on bib overalls, no shoes and we were playing in Wharton hollar when Joe Shaffer saw us and gave us a set of horseshoes. Richard took 2 shoes and a stake and I took 2 shoes and a stake. We walked into the woods, found a level spot, droved the 2 stakes in the ground about 20 ft. apart. We pitched horseshoes until we got tired and then we pulled the stakes up and went on walking. We would take the horseshoes with us whenever we were together. I had my dog Shep and he had his dog, can't remember it's name. We would often go swimming in the Thornton river between his home and my homeplace and would sit on the big rock there.
It really made me happy when my Dad left me the piece of land along the river. When down there I would often stand on the rock and look up to where Richard's house was. I sometimes would call out to him hoping to hear back from him. I thought of all the good times we had together. I will continue to think of him and will sure miss him.
I am real sorry I couldn't get down there to say goodby to Richard. Iva and I want all his family and friends to know we are sending our thoughts and prayers down to them.
Archie Wharton
1931 West Blvd.
Malaga, NJ 08328
sorry to hear , will be missed.he was a wondeful uncle.yvonne jones
Dic, Michele, and Walter - Joe and I send our deepest condolences and we are holding you close in our thoughts and prayers. Mr. Burke was truly blessed that you took such good care of him during his illness and may the Lord bless you abundantly for having done so. Love, Linda and Joe Obis
