Mr. Joe Keener Burk, age 84, of Adairsville, went to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday, November 8, 2026.
Joe was born in McCaysville, GA, May 9, 1942, to the late Reba Joyce Burk and Doyle Burk. He was also preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.
Survivors include his loving wife, Mattie Lou Burk; daughters, Lisa Gregory and husband Junior, Sybil Moon, April Hall and husband Gene, Judy Mashburn and husband Jeff, and Susan Bennett and husband Mitchell; grandchildren, Nick Gregory, Nicole Gregory, Taylor Hall, Emma Hall, Michael Elzey, Kevin Henson, and Chris Elzey; several great-grandchildren, great great-grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews also survive.
Joe was a man of deep faith who loved the Lord and faithfully walked with Christ. He enjoyed reading his Bible daily and found great comfort and strength in his faith. He retired from Ford Motor Company after 30 years of dedicated service. In addition to his career, he was a cattle farmer and enjoyed reupholstering. In his spare time, he found pleasure in gardening, cutting wood, and especially getting out and taking rides with his beloved wife, Mattie Lou. Above all, Joe cherished his family and will be fondly remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. His memory will forever be treasured by all who knew and loved him.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, November 11, 2026, from 12:00 PM until 1:45 PM at Barton Funeral Home, Adairsville. Graveside service will follow, at 2:00 PM, from Eastview Cemetery, Adairsville with Rev. Marcus Elzey officiating. Pallbearers include Nick Gregory, Taylor Hall, Michael Elzey, Kevin Henson, Chris Elzey and Micahel Elzey, JR.
R. Dudley Barton & Son Funeral Home, Adairsville, will be in charge of funeral arrangements for Mr. Joe Keener Burk.
