Tony Burke

Tony Van Burke, 54 of Kennett, Missouri passed away at his home Tuesday, April 24, 2018.He was born October 30, 1963 in Kennett, Missouri to James Jordan and Wanda Mae Champlain Burke. He worked as an auto mechanic for B & H Auto and Faughts Station and was known as one of “The Best” mechanics around that could fix anything. He loved spending time with his family and friends.Survivors include; his wife: Paula Ford Burke of Kennett, Missouri, One daughter: Amanda Crafton (Gene) of Kennett, Missouri; grandchildren: Kaleb, Kamden, Taylor, and Kalli Jo; five step children: Nina (Jarred) Jamison of Paragould, Arkansas, Nicholas Parnell of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Samantha Parnell of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, Alex (Brittney) Parnell of Piggott, Arkansas, Makayla Parnell of Poplar Bluff, Missouri; thirteen step grandchildren; three sisters: Barbara Fetcher(Wayne) of Kennett, Missouri, Karen Wilson (Ron) of Kennett, Missouri, Dianne Mitchell of Steele Missouri; one half-sister: Phyllis Burnett of Harrison, Michigan; two brothers: Buddy ( Cathy) Burke of Paragould, Arkansas, Ricky (Sherrie) Burke of Holcomb, Missouri; one brother-in-law: Gary Stone of Wappapello, Missouri; many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews and a host of other family and friends.In addition to his parents: James Jordan and Wanda Mae Champlain Burke, he is preceded in death by one sister: Shirl Stone; two nieces and one great nephew.Memorial services will be Friday, April 27, 2018 at Holland Baptist Church, 211 E. 4th Street, Holland, Missouri 10:00 a.m. with Rev. John Dunavant officiating under the direction of Faith funeral service, Manila, Arkansas. Guest registry: www.faithfuneralservice.net