Ranlo, NC James W. Burke, 79, passed away September 9, 2013, at his home. He was born September 6, 1934 in Gaston County, son of the late Clyde W. Burke and Annie Brown Burke. A service of remembrance will be held 11 am on Wednesday at Greene Funeral Service, South Chapel, 1503 S. York Rd., Gastonia. The family will receive friends 6-8 pm on Tuesday at the funeral home. Entombment will follow the service at Gaston Memorial Park Mausoleum of Peace, New Section, Gastonia. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia. A guest registry is available at greenefuenral.com.