Birth date: May 31, 1952 Death date: Nov 11, 2016
Robert (Bob) Chalmers Burke, Jr. of Longview, TX breathed his last breath on November 11, 2016 at the age of 64. Bob Burke was born on May 31, 1952 in Denton to Robert Chalmers Burke and Patsy Marie Hampton Burke. He grew up Midla Read Obituary
We have wonderful memories of Bob. He was one of the most gentle and caring Christian men we have ever known. This beautiful fitting obituary perfectly describes how we saw him live his life. He was an inspiration and fellow seeker, and we feel grateful and blessed to have known him.
Jim & Kathy Lewis
I always think of Bob spearheading the blood drives on campus, he went from dorm to dorm and to all the campus activity groups recruiting blood donors, his spirit was genuine and infectious and thoroughly inspiring, and he himself donated blood so often that he took seriously ill at one point, but he continued he complete dedication to the cause. I also think of him playing guitar and singing at my sister's intimate wedding in the UA chapel, he was a strolling minstrel in those days, beloved by all. I grieve the loss of our dear brother Bob, God blessed him with many gifts that could have been used for vanity, but he never sought vanity, he made the world a better place with his ready joy and willing sacrifice, his gifts were used for others in powerful ways. We are deprived of his presence but never of his legacy. What a beautiful scripture at the end of the obituary, so very Bob. Patricia, you know I love you and think of you always. - Suzy Snell George
Dear Burke Family, I am so saddened to hear of Bob's passing from all of you but so happy to be able to picture him "walking with Jesus." I pray blessings and peace for all of you in Jesus holy name.
Sandra (Shaw) Wall
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