Leon D. Burke was born March 29, 1980, in Swindon, England. Leon was raised by his mother, Yvonne P. Burke-Nelson and stepfather, Robert Nelson along with his father, Frank Calendar.
Leon was a dedicated father with deep love and devotion to his four loving children when you were blessed with the presence of his fellowship you routinely wore a smile. He truly loved and will be missed.
On Friday, August 6, 2021,the Heavenly father came for his child.
Leon leaves to celebrate his life and cherish his memory his daughter, Zakhia Burke; three sons: Jonas and Elijah Burke to the loving mother Janila Parker-Brown, all of Dallas, Texas and Jayce Randle-Burke precedes him in death by his loving mother, Sharitha Randle, both of Birmingham, Alabama; his three loving siblings: Darryl Calendar-Burke of San Francisco, California, Zikomo Burke of Warner Robins, Georgia and Chelsea (Gregory) McDuffie, both of Suffolk, Virginia; and a lifetime friend, Terrance (TJ) Cromwell of Warner, Georgia.
My best friend Leon can't believe it's been 2 years I miss u
Oh my goodness , I had no ideal you had passed . I know we didn't speak often and would check up up on each other here and there but this I was unprepared for . My condolences to your loved ones . Rest In Heaven.
To my best friend words no words can begin to say how I really feel especially when I know ur kids have to grow up without u life isn't fair I love u I miss u and ill see u when I get there
My deepest condolences to the Nelson and Burke families. Leon was a great person.
Leon was a very friend. It hurts my heart to know he is no longer here. I will always remember the times we had as young men trying to find our way in this world. I know he was loved and will missed by many .
Deepest sympathy to the family of Leon. May he rest in peace and rise in glory
Carlyn
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