Burk, Jube Early
Jube Early Burk, age 91, of Christiansburg died Wednesday, May 6, 2026. He was born in Montgomery County VA on September 11, 1934, to the late Arthur and Verna Gerald Burk. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Nita Burk, sisters, Ara Gallimore and Nitta Carson, brothers, Harold Burk, Owen Burk, and two infant siblings.
Jube retired from Yokohama Tire in 1997. He was an associate minister for many years in the New River Valley and was beloved by all the lives he touched. He was an avid gardener; he was also known as the “candy man” all over the valley.
He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Burk; daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and Kevin Barham, and Kim and Brian MacInnis; son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Connie Burk; step-son, Jody Egan; brother, Jayhugh (Sheryl) Burk; grandchildren, Brittany (Chad) Graziano, Ian (April) MacInnis, and Neil MacInnis, as well as 5 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Monday May 11, 2026, at 11:00 am in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor John Early, Pastor Simon Jones, and Pastor Jason Vaughn officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Sunday, May 10, 2026, from 2:00- 4:00 pm at McCoy Funeral Home.
May 9, 2026 @ 3:26 pm
Such a good man!! RIP Jube. You will be missed by many!
May 9, 2026 @ 1:56 am
Prayers for the family.
May 8, 2026 @ 5:26 pm
Jube was such a kind man. He was a real friend to my Aunt Jennie when she was in Hertage Hall. He often brought her a sausage biscuit. He was a true blessing to all who knew him. I know he is celebrating with Jesus.
May 8, 2026 @ 10:34 am
Jube was always such a kind, encouraging man. His witness of Christ was so pure. Sending love to all of family with prayers for peace and comfort as you journey through the coming days and weeks. For surely you have not lost him, for you know where he now resides 🌹♥️
May 8, 2026 @ 4:21 am
🙏🙏🙏
May 8, 2026 @ 3:07 am
Sending prayers