Leslie Edward Burke

Birth date: Apr 15, 1943 Death date: Mar 28, 2021

Leslie Edward Burke, born April 15, 1943, died Sunday, March 28, 2021, at Holston Valley Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.Les was truly a person who was loved and who made an impact on everyone who met him. He never met a stranger and will be greatly missed.He was a long time member of Morrison City Christian Church.After many years of employment, Les retired from Holston Defense.He was a 1963 graduate of Abingdon High School where he was an outstanding athlete in track and football. He was the Virginia state shotput champion in 1962 and 1963.Les was preceded in death by his parents, Carrie and Paul Burke; brothers, Vernie, Garland, Melvin, Gene and J.C. Burke; sister, Elsie Thomas.Those left to cherish his memory are his loving and devoted wife, Phyllis Bledsoe Burke; son, Timothy Edward Burke; granddaughter, Brittany Elizabeth Burke; great-grandchildren, Skylar, Aeris and Slade; sister, Marie McGlamery and husband, Tom; brothers, Sam Burke and wife, Jewel, Ronnie Burke and wife, Fonda.A visitation will be held Wednesday, March 31, 2021, from 5:00-7:00 pm in the chapel of Oak Hill Funeral Home.The Funeral Service will be conducted at 2:00 pm Thursday, April 1, 2021, in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Bob Underwood and Rev. Jerry Williams officiating.The funeral service may be viewed live by visiting https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/authorise.php?k=1617052507108183 Burial will follow in Oak Hill Memorial Park. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Morrison City Christian Church or a local animal shelter.The family requests those attending the visitation and services to wear a facial covering and practice social distancingMemories and condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.oakhillfh.comThe care of Leslie Edward Burke and his family has been entrusted to the staff of Oak Hill Funeral & Cremation Services.Read Obituary

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Ron Shortt

So sorry for your loss. You have lost a soul but jesus has gained a good right arm.

Jeff Bowles

156w ago

I am so sorry for your loss. I mowed Les' yard and planted flowers for Les for the past 10 years. Les was a second father to me. I had 4 children and Les took to them very well. He always gave me and my family Christmas gifts. Les took me in at a time of my life where I had nothing and no one and gave me hope. When my mother died he paid for my round trip to Atlanta GA and back. Leslie was so good to me. I wish I had gotten to say good bye Les. But im saying it now. Les picture me knocking on your door and you coming to the door and me saying Les, I love you and I will miss you soo bad. I've cried over this. But you always told me to suck it up and move on.
Thank you for everything you have ever done for me.

Rogers

159w ago

Phyllis, Tim and family. We are broken hearted at your loss. We saw Les as such a kind and gentle man, and had such a sweet and caring spirit. Our family had the privilege of being his neighbor for many many years. Throughout those years we saw Les show such neighborly love and kindness to our family. During our elderly mother's last years Les would call and check on her every single day. He would regularly cook extra food and take it to her, among many other countless and selfless gestures.

We are forever indebted to you, our dear friend, for all the love and affection that you so generously showed our family.

We love you very much and we will miss you dearly!!!!

The Rogers