Charles Allen Burke, Jr.

Charles Allen Burke, Jr. went to be with the Lord July 11th, 2024. He is preceded in death by his mother Barbara Walters Burke. Left to cherish his memories are his loving, devoted wife of 39 years Robin, Son Aaron Burke and wife Taylor, Brother Donald Burke and wife Christy, Sister Diane Stambough, Nephews Mike Burke, Nash Burke, Travis Stambough and partner Ashland, Noah Dillard, Nieces Jessica Starling, Brittney Stambough, Sarah Dillard, Two Great Nephews Christian and Jacob Starling, Two Great Nieces Charlotte Starling and Rayne Burke. Allen was born March 5th, 1964 to Charles Allen Burke Sr and Barbara Burke. He grew up in the Massey Hill, Grays Creek area. He was a graduate of South View Sr High School where he was very active with the South View Marching Tigers as a drummer and drum captain. Allen's true love was being a Fireman, which he wanted to do since he was 5 years old. He started his fire career as a volunteer for Grays Creek Station 24. After 20 years with Food Lion he retired to do his true love career being a fireman. He was a Captain with the Pearces Mill Fire Department for 30 years, when he wasn't working at Pearces Mill he worked as the first paid member at Hillcrest Fire Department in Hoke County. He retired in 2019 from Pearces Mill. Anybody who knew Allen knew he was an avid TarHeels, Dale Earnhardt, and Kevin Harvick fan. He loved to volunteer helping with the South View Marching Tigers band. Allen's diabetes got the best of him and weakened him so much, so God said on July 11th come home my son, your suffering is done, come to my arms and receive my love you fought a great fight now you can rejoice. We loved Allen so much. He was an amazing husband, father, brother, Fire Fighter, and friend.