Garry R. Burke

Garry R. Burke, age 81, of Dayton, passed away December 1, 2024. He was born October 31, 1943 in Mt. Vernon, KY to the late Grover and Dova Burke. In addition to his parents, Garry was preceded in death by his son, Allen Lee Burke; 1 brother and 11 sisters.

Garry is survived by his children: April Scott, Garry Burke (Shannon), Steve Burke (Tesa), Kelly Burke (Lori) and John Lee Burke; grandchildren: Garry Burke, Courtney Burke, Cody Burke, Ashley Kincaid, Justin Hudson, Steven Burke, Brandon Musick, Corey Welsh, Teshia Burke, Braylon Burke and Hailey Tipton; numerous great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 

Garry worked for Montgomery County Waste Water Treatment and retired after 30 years of service. Garry was an avid musician and loved fishing.

Visitation will be held from 12:00 - 1:00 pm on Friday, December 13, 2024 at Newcomer Funeral Home, North Chapel, 4104 Needmore Road, where the funeral service will begin at 1:00 pm. Burial will follow at Miami Valley Memory Gardens. To share a memory of Garry or to leave a special message for his family, please sign the online guestbook provided.