James Earl Burke, age 54, of Dalton, Georgia passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2014. He was born on September 9, 1959 in Dalton. He is preceded in death by his father, Arlon Clifford Burk; mother, Gracie Bell West Burk; brothers, Douglas Burk, Harold Burk and Jesse Burk. He is survived by his brothers and sisters in law, Junior and Willie Burk of Dalton, Brad and Betty Burk of Chatsworth; brothers, Charles Burk of Chatsworth, Tommy Burk of Dalton; sisters and brothers in law, Mary and Bud Greeson of Dalton, Gloria and Charlie Roberson of Dalton, Charlotte and Johnny Burns of Dalton, Peggy and Herbert Slaton of Dalton; sister, Ruby L. Burk of Dalton. A funeral service to celebrate the life of James Earl Burke will be held at 3:00 PM Thursday, April 24, 2014 at the chapel of Dalton Funeral Home with Pastor Scott Parrish officiating. The family will be receiving friends from 3:00 till 9:00 PM on Wednesday evening.