{"id":93142,"date":"2025-04-15T18:45:38","date_gmt":"2025-04-15T22:45:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?p=93142"},"modified":"2025-04-15T18:45:38","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T22:45:38","slug":"will-scott-burke","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?p=93142","title":{"rendered":"Will &#8220;Scott&#8221; Burke"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\t\r\njQuery(document).ready(function () {var html = '<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-layout-key=\"-gw-3+1f-3d+2z\" data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\" data-ad-slot=\"5600453644\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\\\/script><\/br>';\r\n    jQuery(html).insertAfter(\".elementor-widget-theme-post-content\");\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\tvar html1 = '<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-format=\"autorelaxed\" data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\" data-ad-slot=\"9212395598\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\\\/script><\/br>';\r\n    jQuery(html1).insertBefore(\".elementor-element-156402f\");\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n});\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/\/pagead\/js\/?client=0531879237494766\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"4268950360\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     ().push({});\r\n<\/script>\r\n\r\n \r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\t\r\njQuery(document).ready(function () {var html = '<ins class=\"\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-layout-key=\"-gw-3+1f-3d+2z\" data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\" data-ad-slot=\"5600453644\"><\/ins><script>(=window. || []).push({});<\\\/script><\/br>';\r\n    jQuery(html).insertAfter(\"div.elementor-element.elementor-element-31b33ad.elementor-widget.elementor-widget-image\");\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\tvar html1 = '<ins class=\"\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-format=\"autorelaxed\" data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\" data-ad-slot=\"9212395598\"><\/ins><script>(=window. || []).push({});<\\\/script><\/br>';\r\n    jQuery(html1).insertBefore(\"div.elementor-element.elementor-element-e95eabd.elementor-widget.elementor-widget-image\");\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n});\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/\/pagead\/js\/.js?client=0531879237494766\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"4268950360\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     ( = window. || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\r\n\r\n <img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-93143\" src=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Thumbnail-4.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"330\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Thumbnail-4.webp 330w, https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Thumbnail-4-225x300.webp 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 330px) 100vw, 330px\" \/>\r\n<div>\r\n\r\nWill \"Scott\" Burke, 93, of Jonesboro, passed away at 12:13 pm on Monday, April 14, 2025, in his home. He was born in Nickelsville, Virginia, on Friday, December 25, 1931, to David and Alice (Sexton) Burke. On September 28, 1968, he married Bessie M. York, who survives.\r\n\r\nScott served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He achieved the rank of Corporal and was honorably discharged.\r\n\r\nFollowing his military service, Scott worked as a Corrugator Operator with Bell Packaging in Marion for 37 years.\r\n\r\nHe was a member of Grace Community Church, the VFW in Gas City, and the Elks in Marion. Scott enjoyed golfing and swimming.\r\n\r\nIn addition to his loving wife, Bessie, Scott is survived by his daughters, G. Lyvonne Nightenhelser of Warren and Sheila (Dan) O'Keefe of MO; sons, Randy (Denise) Burke of Wabash and Sandy (Kim) Burke of Converse; step-daughter, Cheryl (Jerry) Gibbs of CA; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; plus several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.\r\n\r\nHe was preceded in death by his father, David Lee Burke; mother, Alice M. Burke; son, Justin Burke; and 12 siblings.\r\n\r\nThe family will receive visitors from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral &amp; Cremation Service, Storey Chapel, 400 E. Main St, Gas City, IN.\r\n\r\nImmediately following the time of visitation, a Funeral Service to celebrate Scott's life will begin at 12:00 pm with Pastor Barry Earley officiating. \u00a0Burial will take place at Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Marion.\r\n\r\nMemorial contributions may be directed to the Wounded Warrior Project P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675-8516.\r\n\r\nMemories may be shared online at www.nswcares.com.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<div>\r\n<div class=\"obituary-description__store\">To send flowers to the family of Will, please\u00a0<a class=\"obituary-description__store--link\" href=\"https:\/\/needhamstoreywampner-storey-chapel.tributestore.com\/?oId=42022934&amp;tag=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.1050496179.1738002651:GS1.1.1744756971.33.1.1744756979.52.0.0&amp;tcouuid=0c6a6d3e-f659-4bcd-b6e6-53c05ead3b86&amp;mtph=1\" rel=\"noopener\">visit our floral store.<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script  src=\"https:\/\/\/pagead\/js\/.js?client=0531879237494766\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"2870348528\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     ( = window. || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\r\n \r\n<script  src=\"https:\/\/\/pagead\/js\/?client=0531879237494766\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"2870348528\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     ().push({});\r\n<\/script>\r\n ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Will &#8220;Scott&#8221; Burke, 93, of Jonesboro, passed away at 12:13 pm on Monday, April 14, 2025, in his home. 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