Shon Lee Burke of Steelville, Missouri was born on Wednesday, November 15, 1978 in Rolla, Missouri to Glenda Irene (nee Burke) Hance and passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at the age of 46 years, 10 months, and 29 days.
He was a resident of Crawford County for most of his life and graduated from Steelville High School in the Class of 1997, where he enjoyed playing baseball. Upon graduation, Shon enlisted in the United States Navy and was shortly after medically discharged.
Shon married Angela Dawn Hester in 2002 and together they had four children. He later married Angela Lynne Griffith in 2010.
He attended the Police Academy in Union, Missouri and served with the St. James and Bourbon Police Departments. He owned his own construction company, Custom Construction, had worked at several restaurants as a cook, and recently sold health insurance.
Shon accepted the Lord as his personal Savior and was a member of Covenant Praise Church. He ran AV (Addict Victorious) meetings at Covenant Praise Church as well as Grace City Church.
He loved all things technology and electronics. He especially loved his furry companion, Whiskey.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Glenda Hance; aunts, Laverna Quinton and Kate (Junior) Glore; and cousins, Mike and wife Debbie Burke and Mitchell Burke.
He is survived by his children, Kailey and husband Tyler Day of Cuba, Missouri, Jayden and wife Kylee Burke of Virginia, Minnesota, Xander Burke of Hillsboro, Missouri and Rebekah Burke of Farmington, Missouri; step daughter, Abigale Ireland of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; grandchildren, Penelope Day and Harrison Day; sister, Dawn Sue and husband Delbert Callahan of Cherryville, Missouri; special cousins, Crystal and Jeremy Jackson of Steelville, Missouri; special friend, Amanda Beth Jackson of Steelville, Missouri; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, October 24, 2025 at Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri.
Celebration of Life Service was held at 7 p.m. on Friday, October 24, 2025 at Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri with Pastor Jeremiah Wilson officiating.
The family chose cremation as his final disposition.
Arrangements under the direction of Hutson Funeral Home in Cuba Missouri.
