Mr. Ralph Burke of Colquitt died Monday, February 2, 2009, at his residence.

Mr. Burke was of the Holiness faith and was a diesel mechanic.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 4, at 11:00 a.m. at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Rollin Rathel officiating. Interment followed at Union Baptist Church.

Pallbearers were Sam Allen, Winford Harden, Roger Harden, C. W. Harden, Terry Widner, and Hilton Lashley.

He is survived by his wife, Geraldine Harden Burke of Colquitt; one daughter, Elaine B. (Charlie) Mc- Cann of Bainbridge; one son, Ralph Michael Burke and special friend Debra A. Jones of Colquit; two grandchildren, Travis Charles McCann and Madison Diane McCann; one brother, Nathan (Helen) Burke of Bainbridge; one sister, Vera B. Stewart of Cochran.

Colquitt Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.