Melchior David Burke

Melchior David Burke, age 72, was born in Cleveland Ohio on July 7, 1949 to the late James Willis Sr. and Eunice Nesbitt. David departed this life on Wednesday November 3, 2021.

He graduated from the Cleveland School System and was employed with Mar’s Corporation (formerly Kal-Kan) for 30 years.

David leaves to cherish his memories, wife and love of his life for 25 years; Debi Burke, son; David Burke, tow bonus daughters; Tiffany Dillard and Anitra Lomax, sisters; Lucretia (Marcellus) Hodge, Mildred Tyler, LaMonyna Burke, and Jacinta Willis, brother-in-law; Thaddues (Kristina) Dye, sisters-in-law; Betty Dye, Della Dawson, Lula (Vincent) Grant and Kim Willis; as well as a host of relatives, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great grandchildren and friends.

David is preceded in death by his parents, James Willis Sr. and Eunice Nesbitt, brother, James Willis Jr. and sister, Minister Pauline Hawkins.

“God knew that you were tired and the hills were hard to climb. He gently closed your weary eyes and whispered peace be thine”.

Private Visitation 1:00 PM and Private Memorial Service 2:00 PM Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave. (one block east of Noe Bixby, turn North on Lonsdale Rd). To read the complete obituary, order flowers, view video tribute and offer condolences to the Burke Family, visit www.TheChapelofPeace.com