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Garry Lynn Burke, 74, Liberty, KY (1946-2020)

Garry Lynn Burke of Liberty passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at his residence. He was 74 years old.

The funeral service will be held at 1pmET on Friday, October 2, 2020, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, 752 Campbellsville St, Liberty, KY, with Bro. Sherman Floyd officiating. Burial will follow in Green River Valley Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5pmET until 8pmET on Thursday, October 1, 2020, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. Please enter through the front doors (Campbellsville Street side) of the funeral home when you arrive for visitation. Social distancing guidelines must be followed by everyone in attendance. Facial coverings are required.



Born on August 20, 1946, in Pineville, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Garrett and Florence Collett Burke. Gary was the owner and operator of his company, Tumbleweed Transportation, of which he trucked an estimated five million miles over a period of forty-five plus years. He was the former owner of Burke's Drywall before turning it over to his son. He also built and formerly owned Crockett Trail General Store. Garry was a part owner and member of Friends of Faith Church in Liberty. He enjoyed elk hunting out west with his friends every single year since 1969. Garry is the pivotal reason that many residents in Casey County enjoy elk hunting out west, to this day. He was an honest man that was always known for being true to his word. He had countless friends all over the United States which was a testament to the life he lived.

He is survived by his loving wife, Missy Phelps Burke, who he wed on January 1, 1999; two daughters, Kelly (Matt) Hicks and Samantha (Chris) McQueary, both of Liberty; a son, Brandon Poff of Dunnville; a daughter-in-law, Glenna Burke; and six grandchildren, Nataushia, Cole, Shelby, Luke, Rody, and Skylar. Other survivors include a sister, Kathy Burke; a brother, Billy Burke; and his beloved dog and best friend, Polly.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a son, Gary Burke, Jr.; a grandson, Riggin Hicks; and three brothers, Bobby Burke, Chester Burke, and David Burke.

Pallbearers will be Wes "Peterbilt" Ooten, Danny Miller, Eric Miller, Larry Helm, Bryan Clements, and Mike Clements. Honorary pallbearers will be Jack Howard, Johnny Beard, Phillip Sparr, Danny Burton, Chris McQueary, Matt Hicks, Brandon Poff, and Cole Burke.

Arrangements for Mr. Garry Lynn Burke are entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.mckinneybrown.com.


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Garry Lynn Burke, 74, Liberty, KY (1946-2020)



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