John Allen Burke, 66, of Henderson, Kentucky, went to his Heavenly home on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at St. Vincent Evansville.  He was born March 20, 1958.

He was a member of Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, where he belonged to the Knights of Columbus.  John had worked at the former Ohio Valley Marine Service.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and woodworking.  John was known for his humor everywhere especially at the YMCA and Eastgate Restaurant.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Edna Burke and two brothers, David E. Burke and Wayne Burke.  He was also preceded in death by his brown-eyed, best pup dog, Axel R. Burke.

Survivors include his wife 36 ½ years, Barbara W. "Jeanie" Burke; one brother, Darrell Burke and his children, Ashton Edling (Phillip) and Jessica Wilson; sister-in-law, April Burke and her children, Brandon Burke (Christi) and Ryan Burke (Cait); sister-in-law, Kim Burke and her children, Mallory Burke, Brad Burke (Ronee), and Joe Burke (Helena); sister-in-law, Donna Davis (Joe) and daughter, Rachel "Rae Rae" Talley; beloved grandgirl, Kaylee "Grub" Wilson; great-nieces and nephews, Finnigan and Anderson Edling, Caleb, Braden, and Jake "The Snake" Talley, Trevor Burke, Addyson Williams, Jordynn "Squirt" Turner, Alyssa Eaton, Adriana George, Kameron Davis, Kaydence and Kannon Burke, Kylie Fenwick, Jaylyn and Carson Burke, Harlow, Brodin, and Daisy Burke, and Violet Burke; many cousins, including Kevin Burke (Teresa), David A. Burke, Tommy Burke (Heather), Jason Burke (Brittany), Scott Burke (Ina), and Keith Burke; and uncles and aunts, Junior Burke (Peg), Kirby Burke (Katie), Rick Burke (Kim), and Cynthia Dunn.

Beloved family members, Glenda Boyce (Monty) of Belleville, Illinois, and Judy Moore of Dufur, Oregon.  John was uncle to Tim Duncan (Holly) and their daughter, Lilly, bonus uncle to Brie Anderson (Elliot) and their children, Elias and Emery Anderson, and bonus uncle to Sean Sharp (Kristin) and Hugo.  He was also bonus Pawpa to Shelby O'Nan Hughes (Josh).

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 4, 2024, at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church.  Father Christopher Grief and Father J. Edward Bradley will officiate.  Burial will be in St. Louis Cemetery in Henderson, Kentucky.

Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Rudy-Rowland Funeral Home where a rosary will be said at 6 p.m. by Deacon Richard Beaven.

Pallbearers will be Brandon Burke, Ryan Burke, Joe Burke, Kevin Burke, David A. Burke, Tommy Burke, Jason Burke, Tim Duncan, Jeff Combest, Glen Leslie, Sean Sharp, and Jason Wilson.

Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Saalwaechter, Robert Dilback, Steve Johnson, Eddie Garrett, Darrell Hatfield, and Charlie Krampe.

John lived and laughed for 19 years after his cancer diagnosis and heart issues began.  Witnessing children dealing with cancers, John wished donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105, or where Jeanie works: St. Anthony's Hospice, 2410 South Green Street, Henderson, Kentucky 42420.

Online condolences may be made at www.rudyrowland.com.