Wednesday, January 22, 2025 9:08 am

Eli Baylor Burke, age 2, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025.

Baylor was born February 13, 2022, in Sullivan County, TN and was almost three years old. He was a happy and content child who loved being around people and he brought so much joy into the lives of everyone he touched. Baylor enjoyed playing with his collection of toy balls and sticks as well as listening to music. He was a member of The A.R.C. Church in Bostic where his father is pastor.

His is survived by his parents, Austin and Lindsey Burke, his grandparents, Chris and Denise Addison of Wythe County, VA, Junior and Freda Burke of Pounding Mill, VA, aunts and uncles, Phillip and Heather Arnold, Seth and Madison Burke, and Ethan Addison, and extended family that were adopted aunts and uncles to Baylor, Gene and Angel Boyd and their daughter Harper, who was Baylor's best friend.

The funeral was held January 18 at Prayer, Praise, and Deliverance Cathedral, Mooresboro with Rev. Ron Tiller and Rev. Ted Erskin officiating.

An online guest registry is available at http://www.padgettking.com

Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.