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Emmett M. Burke, Jr., known as "Spike," was a Richmond entrepreneur and community leader who died on February 5, 2026

Graduated from Armstrong High School, attended Virginia State University, and served in the United States Army, rising to the rank of sergeant

Worked as an operations manager for Thalhimers department store chain and Carter Hawley Hale Stores, Inc., before founding Burke's Painting

Active volunteer dedicated to enhancing quality of life in Richmond; survived by his wife Cheryl of 43 years and sons Emmett and Edmund

Resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Delegates to present a copy to the Burke family as an expression of respect for his memory