William Evert Burke

William Burke passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Baptist Health Lexington.

He was preceded in death by his son, Jason Burke, parents Garrett Burke and Florence Collett Burke, and by his brothers, Gary Lynn Burke, Chester Burke, David Burke, and Bobby Burke.

William is survived by his children, William David Burke, and Crystal Burke (Brittany), grandchildren, Michael Burke, Charles Burke, Johnathan Burke, Alyssa Burke, Madison Burke, Marie Burke, Piper Burke, Dawson Burke, Kaytlynn Smith, and Bryonna Smith, sister, Florence Kathy Burke, and by several nieces, nephews, family, and friends.

Visitation will be from 12-2pm on Tuesday February 21, 2023, at the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home, where his funeral service will be held at 2pm.

Burial will follow in the Burke Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family is accepting donations to help with funeral expenses. To make a donation, please call or stop by the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home, or you may select the "Tribute Fund" link to make an online donation. The family will receive a list of all who have helped.