William Ellis Burke's Obituary
William Ellis Burke, 78, of Boston, died Thursday, April 15, 2021 at his home. He was born December 4, 1942 to the late Woodrow Burke and the late Esther Potter.
William was a simple man. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and helping others. He was often found on his mower, caring for his pristine yard. He loved spending time with his friends and family, especially his grandkids and great grandkids.
William is survived by his wife of 58 years, Betty Burke; two children, Dawn Fincham (Randy) and Mitchell Burke (Yvette); two siblings, Bernice Elfwick and Judd Burke (Juanita); one sister-in-law, Dorothy Beck (Roy); two grandchildren, Stacy Frazier (Steven) and Nicole Harlow (Joey); four great grandchildren, Ashley Frazier, Logan Frazier, Jillian Harlow and Davis Harlow; and a host of nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his step-father, Willie Potter and one grandson Danny Woodward.
Services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made in William’s name to the American Heart Association at https://donatenow.heart.org or Hospice of the Piedmont at 1200 Sunset Ln # 2320, Culpeper, VA 22701.
An online guestbook and tribute wall are available at www.foundandsons.com
Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper is serving the family.
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