Theo Burke

Mr. Theo Wake Burke, 89, of Winston-Salem passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at Trinity Elms Health and Rehab.  He was born October 9, 1929 in Forsyth County to the late Aaron David and Lela Fulk Burke.  Mr. Burke was a veteran of the United States Army.  He was a member of Boyer's Chapel Church of Christ where he led the singing for many years.  Mr. Burke was retired from Western Electric with over 30 years of loyal service.  He enjoyed singing at many different special occasions.  He was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife of 66 years, Lucy Livengood Burke; two sisters, Catherine B. Morgan and Doris B. Todd; six brothers, Aaron D. Burke, Jr., James T. Burke, Bobby Burke, Ray Burke, Thomas Burke, and Paul Burke.  He is survived by his son, Tony A. Burke and wife, Vanessa of Winston-Salem; also his brother, William “Buddy” Burke and wife, Betty of Clemmons; and extended family.  A funeral service will be conducted on Friday, November 30, 2018 at 2:00 PM at Hayworth-Miller Lewisville Chapel with Mr. Joel Morris and Mr. David Lewis officiating.  Burial will follow at Forsyth Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 12:45 – 1:45 PM prior to the service.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of donor’s choice.