Joseph Robert "Bob" Burke's Obituary
Joseph Robert "Bob" Burke, age 80 of Smyrna, passed away November 9, 2013. Bob was a cherished and tireless member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Marie; was the loving father of Chris, Mike, Pat, Kelly, Tracy, Sean, Tim, Kim, and Marti; beloved grandfather of twenty-nine; and great-grandfather of seven.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 4 until 8 PM. The memorial mass will be held at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church on Saturday, November 16, 2013 at 9:30 AM.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Bob's name, to benefit the Feed the Hungry program and the Atlanta Central Presbyterian Night Shelter, may be made to "St. Thomas the Apostle (Just Faith,)" 4300 King Springs Rd. SE, Smyrna, GA 30082-4214.
Arrangements are entrusted to Davis-Struempf Funeral Home & Crematory, Austell. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.davisstruempf.com
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