JOHN W. BURKE


ZEBULON - John William “Jack” Burke, 66, died Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008. Funeral services were Saturday, Dec. 6, at Massey Funeral Home, Zebulon. There was also a private graveside service.

He retired from Tipper Tie of Apex as a salesman and product manager in 1995.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William B. Burke and Mary Jane Burke Taggart.

Surviving: his wife, Marcia; son, Michael Burke (Christy) of Wilmington; daughters, Caroline “Cari” Kaosombat (Op) of Wilson, Megan Tuell (Aaron) of Kill Devil Hills; brother, William R. Burke (Rhonda) of Lake Charles, La.; sister, Carolyn Frick (Jim) of White Bear Lake, Minn.; and five grandchildren.