Mr. Russell Burke Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Graveside services for Mr. Russell Burke, 46, of Lake Tyler, will be at 10:00 a.m., Wed., Nov. 1, 2017 at Mixon Cemetery near Troup, with Bro. Steve Ramsey and Bro. Clay Thornton officiating. Interment will follow under the direction of Crawford-A. Crim Funeral Home of Henderson. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 at the funeral home. Mr. Burke passed away Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 in Monahans. He was born Dec. 29, 1970 in Lufkin to the late James Ingram and Betty Jean Burke. He worked as a self-employed contractor. Russell loved his family, and talking with loved ones about the Bible. He also loved the cattle business and fishing, and was a staunch conservative. He was a member of the Southside Church of Christ. Survivors include: his wife of 26 years, Lori Burke of Lake Tyler; children, Trenton Burke and Madi Burke, both of Lake Tyler; his "bonus child," Zach Hartmann of Tyler; sisters, Cindy Walton and husband Randy of Stonewall, LA, and Lori Pryor and husband Bill of Henderson; father-in-law and mother-in-law, G.W. and Elaine Pike of Mixon; and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Aaron and Tommie Pike of Mixon. Pallbearers will be Rob Taylor, Dalton Sanders, Sam Pryor, Tory Walton, Tyler Moore, Von Gilpin, and Davy Dowdy. Honorary pallbearers will be Aaron Pike, Randy Walton, Bill Pryor, Sheldon Dunham, and J.D. Walton. Condolences may be made at www.crawfordacrim.com.

Mr. Russell Burke

December 29, 1970 - October 28, 2017