John

Burke

-was born in Mobile, Alabama, on May 12, 1980, to the union of Dr. Garfield Burke Jr. and Celia Vanessa Woolfolk-Burke. John was the fourth born of five children and grew up in the historic Toulmnville Community, as a devout Catholic. He was baptized at an early age at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, where he was also an alter boy for Father Thomas Wise, and continued as a parishioner throughout his life.

John was a graduate of John L. Leflore High School, class of 2000, and continued his academics at Mississippi Valley State University, earning a degree in Social Work. He dedicated his career working with The Salvation Army of Mobile, AL, working with the unhoused community in the Gulf Coast Area, locating and securing housing, services, and regaining stability to improve their quality of life.

John was an avid sports fan, attending many college and professional sporting events across the USA. He participated in many heated rivalries with his uncles, and enjoyed his technological hobbies like drone flying, gaming, and traveling to National Parks and large cities with his best travel companion, his baby sister Cecilia.

John G. Burke, departed this life for eternal rest, on February 10, 2026. He was preceded in death by his mother, Celia Vanessa Burke, and his sister, Kelly Bridgette Burke-Kidd. He leaves to cherish his memories, a loving wife, LaDonna Burke, his father, Dr. Garfield Burke Jr., four siblings; Andre (Monica) Burke, Jarvis (Celena) Burke, Cecelia Burke, Valarie L. Dandridge; Three nephews, Jacob Burke, Taylor Burke, and Brandon Burke; Nine Nieces, Takiyah Burke, Taniyah Burke, Zoe Burke, Sophia Burke Vatesha Dandridge, Rakesha Dandridge, Sasia Dandridge, Dalisa Dandridge, and Vanea Brathwaite; and one great-nephew, Mateo. He also leaves a host of devoted Uncles, Aunts, and friends.

A public visitation for Mr. John Burke will held on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Funeral Service Hour at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Interment will take place in the Catholic Cemetery Mobile, AL.