Rodney David Burkey, 71, of rural Lexington, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2015, at CHI Good Samaritan in Kearney, Nebraska.

Rod was born January 27, 1944, in Lexington, Nebraska, to Floyd and Lucille (Hughbanks) Burkey. He was a 1962 graduate of Lexington High School. Following high school Rod worked at Cornland Dressed Beef and Dawson County Motors.

He was united in marriage to Georgia Boggs in 1966, in Lexington. He went on to further his education at Airplane Tech School in Oklahoma. He loved flying and anything to do with airplanes. Rod owned and operated his own construction company and helped build Darr Packing Plant. He spent time at NebraskaLand Tire and drove semi over-the-road. Rod was always busy, he enjoyed working on cars, playing cards and fishing. His family was very important to him.

Survivors include two sons, Scott Burkey of Kansas City, Kansas, Troy (Gayle) Ogg of Lincoln, Nebraska; two daughters, Tonia (Todd) Wade of Exeter, Nebraska, and Michelle Burkey of Waco, Nebraska; one brother, Richard Burkey of Edgerton, Wyoming; five grandchildren, James Dean of Lincoln, Nebraska, Jacob Dean of Peru, Nebraska, Victoria Ramirez of Lexington, Nebraska, Joe (Kayla) Burkey of Lexington, Nebraska, and Taneesha Strackbein of Waco, Nebraska; four great-grandchildren with one on the way.

Rod was preceded in death by his parents. It was Rod’s wishes his body be cremated. There will be no visitation. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held Saturday, July 18, 2015, starting at 4:30 p.m. at Rod’s home – 43690 Rd. 757 – Lexington. Memorials are suggested to the Family. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is assisting the family with arrangements. To share online condolences please visit: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.