Thomas Kenneth “Ken” Burke
Thomas Kenneth “Ken” Burke, 91, of Chattanooga, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, May 10, 2025, surrounded by family.
He was a longtime business owner of (Kubota) Tag Distributers, Inc and Cains Wrecker Service. He started his company with his wife and sons. During his 47 years in business prioritized his family, ethics, and morals. The business was mostly family and those considered family. He had a true desire to help and support local farmers and his community. He was an avid golfer, card player and loved the mountains and going to dinner with family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Pauline Holder Stanley; father, Felix Burke; brother, Bobby Burke.
Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Peggy “Annie” Burke; sons: Eric (Stacy), Kenny (Cindy) and Tim (Diane) Burke; sister, Mary Alice (Bill) Orton; brother, Richard Burke; sister-in-law, Ann Burke; grandchildren: Amber (Philip) Bernier, Michelle Gray, Phil Burke, Valerie Burke, Jamie Wright, Sara (Weston) Terry; great-grandchildren: Dakota, Mackenzie, Bentlee Bernier, Lynsie, Mollie, Raegan Burke and Ellie (Shea) Cox; great-great-grandchildren: Hattie and Hampton Cox and Wrynley Terry; and lifelong friend, Kenneth Carroll.
Special thanks to Lifecare of Hixson and Hospice of Chattanooga.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children Hospital or charity of your choice.
Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, and 10-11 a.m. on Thursday at Lane Funeral Home, Ashland Terrace.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. in the Coulter Chapel of Lane Funeral Home with Reverend Donnie Holder and Reverend Roger DeHart officiating. Interment will follow in Chattanooga Memorial Park. Eric, Kenny, Tim and Phil Burke, Phillip and Dakota Bernier will serve as pallbearers.
Arrangements are entrusted to Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace, Chattanooga, Tn. 37415, 423 877-3524.