Mr. David Thomas Burket

March 31, 1972 - September 20, 2020

David, 48, beloved husband of Amy Little Burket of Midlothian, VA and loving father of David and Bailey Burket, passed unexpectedly into Eternal Life at his home on the afternoon of September 20, 2020. David adored his family and their menagerie of rescue pets. He was a gifted pianist, having served as a worship leader in several churches in Silver Spring, MD and Richmond, VA. Prior to moving to the Richmond area, David contributed his fine voice as a baritone in the National Christian Choir for four years. His interests included owning classic cars - especially Cadillacs - and Gospel music. David loved Jesus, was steadfastly patriotic, and he relished a good debate about politics in which he was well-informed. He had a great sense of humor and he was devoted to his friends. David had a 25 year career in the clinical drug trial industry. He was a Certified Clinical Research Associate and Clinical Operations Lead with Syneos Health in Richmond, VA. He earned a B.A. from the University of Maryland, College Park in 1994 and he graduated from the Albert Einstein High School in Kensington, MD. He was born and raised in Silver Spring. David is predeceased by his aunt Linda Bumpus of Ohio and his father David Vernon Burket of Williamsburg, VA, who passed away earlier this year. He is survived by Amy Little Burket, his wife of 15 years; children David and Bailey Burket; mother Nancy Folk Burket of Williamsburg, VA; sister Kristin Burket Wyschka of Hubert, NC; uncle Thomas Folk of Ohio; aunt Loisanne Bay of Pennsylvania; and stepdaughter Tara Brittingham and her family of Elkridge, MD. Contributions may be made In David's memory to Shepherd's Grove Presbyterian Church in Irvine, CA. A memorial service will follow, date to be announced" The family is being served by the professional staff of Tucker & Fisher Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg, VA 804-324-5529. Rev. Antonio A. Tucker, Sr. Funeral Director. www.tuckerandfisher.com