Gerald Vinton Burke's Obituary
Gerald Vinton Burke, 73, of Leesburg, VA, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at Loudoun Nursing and Rehabilitation.
Born on July 16, 1941 in Washington DC he was the son of the late Francis Mortin Burke and the late Margaret Louise Tucker Simon.
Gerald grew up in Fauquier County and attended Fauquier County Schools. After 12 years of service, Lt. Burke retired from the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office in 1994. In his retirement he enjoyed hunting, fishing and his grandchildren.
He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Dorothy Payne Burke; son, Robert N. Burke; grandchildren, Daniel Burke and his wife, Danielle of Ft. Benning, GA and Jennifer Burke of Purcellville, VA; great-grandchildren, Aiden and Ayla; and a brother, Bill Jones of Palmyra, VA.
The family received friends from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM and from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Friday, February 13, 2015 at Loudoun Funeral Chapel.
Funeral services began at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 14, 2015 at Loudoun Funeral Chapel with Rev. Roy A. Trammell, Sr. officiating. Burial will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Loudoun County Volunteer Rescue Squad, PO Box 1178 Leesburg, VA 20175.
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