He was a retired United States Army National Guard Veteran and was of the non-denominational faith. Brady enjoyed hunting, fishing, hunting arrowheads, writing poetry, listening to music and connecting to his native American heritage. He also liked having fun with his family and friends and was always the life of the party. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Edgar and Flora Burke and Christine and Clarence Kendall.
Brady is survived by his three children, Dalton Burke of Florence, Kayleigh Burke and Aubree Burke both of Dermott; two sisters, Kelli Watkins and husband Wesley of Conway and Jobeth Billingsley and husband Jeffrey of White Hall; his father, Lamar Burke and step-mother Bea of Rison; his mother, Margaret Menefee of Little Rock; his step-father, Bobby Woods of Rison; along with a host of cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jason Cater officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Tabor Cemetery. There will be a visitation Monday evening from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. You can sign Brady's guestbook page on this website.
Condolences(17)
April (Gonder) Abdulghafar
FAYETTEVILLE, AR Monday, October 2, 2023 RIL classmate class of 1997. I'm sending prayers of comfort to your family and loved ones.June Brixie
MONTICELLO, AR Wednesday, August 23, 2023 Dear Family, I am so sorry for your loss of Brady. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad and difficult time. May God send comfort and strength to each of you. Love June BrixieGeraldine Kimbro Bollan
Pelsor, AR Tuesday, August 22, 2023 I am so sorry to hear of your tragic loss. I pray God will give you strength and comfort.Nickey and Vicky Jones
Malvern, AR Monday, August 21, 2023 Our deepest condolences.Arkansas Sabbath Fellowship
Alexander, AR Monday, August 21, 2023 We are sorry for your loss. We pray that you will be strengthened and comforted by the Holy Spirit.Paula, Johnny Baudoin & Lorene Burke
Fordyce, AR Monday, August 21, 2023 Lamar, Bea, Kelly and Family,We are so sadden to hear of new about Brady. May God wrap his loving arms around each of u during this time. We are so sorry we will not be able to attend the funeral or visitation but will be keeping you all in our prayers.
Ann Howard Bearden
Conway, AR Monday, August 21, 2023 Precious Burke family, I’m so sorry for the loss of Brady. May you find comfort and strength in the faithfulness of our Lord. You are loved and prayed for! 💔Sharon Parker Hayden
Springfield, MO Sunday, August 20, 2023 May the Lord wrap his arms around you all and give y’all the comfort you need during this difficult time. You are all in my prayers and love you all.David Ralston
Herrin, IL Sunday, August 20, 2023 So sorry for your lossRob and Ali Ferguson
Heber, AZ Sunday, August 20, 2023 So very sorry, you all are in our prayers.The Ralston Family
DuQuoin, IL Sunday, August 20, 2023 Sending our most heartfelt sympathy to family! Keeping you in our warmest thoughts,and Wishing you comfort and peace! Our Lord sends another soldier home!Kelly Freeman
Davenport, IA Sunday, August 20, 2023 Praying for everyone. He's going to be missed 😔Brenda Burns
Monticello, AR Sunday, August 20, 2023 To The Burke Family Lamar And Bea my Heart And Prayer Are With Each of U So Sorry for Y'all Such a Young Man PrayingAnnabelle Randall
Burtonsville, MD Saturday, August 19, 2023 My sincere condolences to Margaret, Sherry, Paul and all the family at the passing of Brady.Connie Dodson
Monticello, AR Saturday, August 19, 2023 Lamar and Bea, my heart is heavy for you in this time of grief. My prayer is for God to wrap His arms around you and hold you tight, filling you with His love. May He give you wisdom and strength to carry you through.Kay Worbington
Monticello, AR Saturday, August 19, 2023 To the Burke Family: You have my sympathy at this very sad time. You all are in my prayers at the loss of you dear loved one!Jane Lee
Monticello, AR Friday, August 18, 2023 Such a nice and kind man.