Marion Lloyd "Bunkie" Burke

Marion L. ‘Bunkie’ Burke of Seaford, DE, age 85, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 26, 2022 surrounded by his family at Beebe Medical Center. Bunkie was born on May 14, 1937, in Hebron, Maryland, son of the late Lloyd W. and Helen M. (White) Burke. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Mae (West) Burke; and his siblings Ruth Burke, Wilsie Roberts, and Lloyd Burke, Jr. He is survived by his daughter Marcia B. Anderson and her husband Donnie, Grandson Travis Burke Anderson and wife Emily, Brother Ronald Burke and wife Carolyn. Bunkie graduated from Laurel High School in 1956. After graduation, he served in the U.S. Army for 4 years and was a member of the American Legion Post 60 in Laurel. He was a member of Asbury Methodist Church for over 50 years, where he served as Chairman for the Board of Trustees, Chairman of Administrative Counsel, and Vice President of Asbury Cemetery. He was also married there in 1964. Bunkie was an active member of the Delaware Street Rod Association for 23 years and served as a past vice president for 15 years. In his early years, he was employed by Duke’s Lumber Company, Laurel. He then went on to become a farmer/poultry grower and started Burke Farms. In addition to being a farmer/poultry grower for many years, he also worked off the farm as a construction superintendent. Everyone who knew Bunkie felt his big heart and giving nature. He enjoyed his daily drives to Dunkin’ Donuts in the mornings, loved to cut grass on the farm, watch western movies, go camping, car shows, Nascar, and even stock car racing. Services will be held on Friday, September 2, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Short Funeral Services, 609 E. Market St., Georgetown, DE 19947. Where friends may call after 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Asbury Cemetery, with a fellowship gathering at the Community Hall. In Lieu of flowers, contributions in Bunkie’s Memory can be made to either: Asbury United Methodist Church or Asbury Cemetery C/O Marcia Anderson 14873 Baker Mill Rd., Seaford, DE 19973. The Family would like to thank the E.R., Cardiac, ICU, Med-surg and Hospice Physicians and Nurses at Beebe Medical Center for their compassionate care during Bunkie’s short stay. They would also like to thank all their family and friends for their love, support, and prayers.