Tommy Earl Burke passed away July 20, 2016 in Llano, Texas at the age of 72. A celebration of his life is planned for Sunday, July 31st at the Lone Grove Community Center.
He was born March 25, 1944 to Mercelle (Alexander) and Thurman G. Burke in Llano, Texas.
Many of his friends have made the comment that when they were growing up Tommy always had a cool car and many reminiscent about the “racing” years. Many called him “Burke” instead of Tommy.
He worked many years in the oil field industry. Tommy was a hard worker who could pick up the knowledge to do well on just about any job without prior experience. Pipelining led him all over the United States and in later years to India, Mexico, Canada, and Egypt.
When he was home he farmed and ranched. There are not many fields around the county that he didn’t plant, cut, or bale hay. He loved to raise and care for his goats. It was hard to get Tommy to attend a family reunion or social event, but if he did go, he did not have any trouble smiling and socializing. Many remember visiting and “cutting up” with him at his daughter’s store on highway 29. He enjoyed visiting with Roy Lee Nobles and friends at the garage and going with Roy Lee every week to the car sales in Austin. Many descriptions of Tommy include “big ole teddy bear” and “good ole boy.” Other comments have been “kind,” “highly thought of,” and “respect.” He was a good friend and the best dad and grandfather in the whole world and will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered.
Tommy is survived by his daughter Janet Hackworth and husband Jason, granddaughter Kaitlyn Hackworth, sister JoNell Owen, and many extended family and friends.
Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home and Cremation Services - July 23, 2016
He was born March 25, 1944 to Mercelle (Alexander) and Thurman G. Burke in Llano, Texas.
Many of his friends have made the comment that when they were growing up Tommy always had a cool car and many reminiscent about the “racing” years. Many called him “Burke” instead of Tommy.
He worked many years in the oil field industry. Tommy was a hard worker who could pick up the knowledge to do well on just about any job without prior experience. Pipelining led him all over the United States and in later years to India, Mexico, Canada, and Egypt.
When he was home he farmed and ranched. There are not many fields around the county that he didn’t plant, cut, or bale hay. He loved to raise and care for his goats. It was hard to get Tommy to attend a family reunion or social event, but if he did go, he did not have any trouble smiling and socializing. Many remember visiting and “cutting up” with him at his daughter’s store on highway 29. He enjoyed visiting with Roy Lee Nobles and friends at the garage and going with Roy Lee every week to the car sales in Austin. Many descriptions of Tommy include “big ole teddy bear” and “good ole boy.” Other comments have been “kind,” “highly thought of,” and “respect.” He was a good friend and the best dad and grandfather in the whole world and will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered.
Tommy is survived by his daughter Janet Hackworth and husband Jason, granddaughter Kaitlyn Hackworth, sister JoNell Owen, and many extended family and friends.
Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home and Cremation Services - July 23, 2016
Tommy Earl Burke passed away July 20, 2016 in Llano, Texas at the age of 72. A celebration of his life is planned for Sunday, July 31st at the Lone Grove Community Center.
He was born March 25, 1944 to Mercelle (Alexander) and Thurman G. Burke in Llano, Texas.
Many of his friends have made the comment that when they were growing up Tommy always had a cool car and many reminiscent about the “racing” years. Many called him “Burke” instead of Tommy.
He worked many years in the oil field industry. Tommy was a hard worker who could pick up the knowledge to do well on just about any job without prior experience. Pipelining led him all over the United States and in later years to India, Mexico, Canada, and Egypt.
When he was home he farmed and ranched. There are not many fields around the county that he didn’t plant, cut, or bale hay. He loved to raise and care for his goats. It was hard to get Tommy to attend a family reunion or social event, but if he did go, he did not have any trouble smiling and socializing. Many remember visiting and “cutting up” with him at his daughter’s store on highway 29. He enjoyed visiting with Roy Lee Nobles and friends at the garage and going with Roy Lee every week to the car sales in Austin. Many descriptions of Tommy include “big ole teddy bear” and “good ole boy.” Other comments have been “kind,” “highly thought of,” and “respect.” He was a good friend and the best dad and grandfather in the whole world and will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered.
Tommy is survived by his daughter Janet Hackworth and husband Jason, granddaughter Kaitlyn Hackworth, sister JoNell Owen, and many extended family and friends.
Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home and Cremation Services - July 23, 2016
He was born March 25, 1944 to Mercelle (Alexander) and Thurman G. Burke in Llano, Texas.
Many of his friends have made the comment that when they were growing up Tommy always had a cool car and many reminiscent about the “racing” years. Many called him “Burke” instead of Tommy.
He worked many years in the oil field industry. Tommy was a hard worker who could pick up the knowledge to do well on just about any job without prior experience. Pipelining led him all over the United States and in later years to India, Mexico, Canada, and Egypt.
When he was home he farmed and ranched. There are not many fields around the county that he didn’t plant, cut, or bale hay. He loved to raise and care for his goats. It was hard to get Tommy to attend a family reunion or social event, but if he did go, he did not have any trouble smiling and socializing. Many remember visiting and “cutting up” with him at his daughter’s store on highway 29. He enjoyed visiting with Roy Lee Nobles and friends at the garage and going with Roy Lee every week to the car sales in Austin. Many descriptions of Tommy include “big ole teddy bear” and “good ole boy.” Other comments have been “kind,” “highly thought of,” and “respect.” He was a good friend and the best dad and grandfather in the whole world and will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered.
Tommy is survived by his daughter Janet Hackworth and husband Jason, granddaughter Kaitlyn Hackworth, sister JoNell Owen, and many extended family and friends.
Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home and Cremation Services - July 23, 2016
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