Charles “Cliff” Burks
Charles “Cliff” Burks, 95 passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020 in Dickinson. He was born on July 15, 1925 in Jasper, Texas to Charles and Lorena Burks.
Cliff served in the US Navy during WWII aboard the USS Nevada, BB36 in both the Pacific and Atlantic Theater. He was awarded the Legion of Honor Medal by France for his participation in the Normandy Invasion. He was a member of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in La Marque and was elected to the Vestry and served several times as the Senior Warden, a Past President and life member of the Rotary Club of La Marque and Little League Coach for the Rotary Club White Sox’s Baseball Team, Past President of Galveston County Home Builders Association and a life member of the Masonic Lodge in Galveston, and a Pilot Commissioner for Galveston County Pilots and Admiral of the Texas Navy. Cliff was owner of Burks Construction Company.
He is preceded in death by his parents and his wife Mary Virginia Burks. Cliff is survived by his daughters; Cindy DeVries and Kerry Albritton (Randy) and three sons; Clifford Burks, Jr. (Marlene), Larry Burks (Peggy) and Dan Burks, grandchildren; Janellen Valle (Rob), Casey DeVries(Danna), Shannon Bussey (Charli), Ryan Bussey, Kelley Burks Pritchett (Heath), Marshall Burks, Stescha Jordan (Hunter), Daniel Burks, Jennifer Sumrall (Keith) and Josh Morton, his twelve great grandchildren; Madisen DeVries, Ethan DeVries, Robbie Valle, Braeden Valle, Haden Sumrall, Garner Sumrall, Jace Jordan, Tessa Jordan, Penelope D. Pritchett, Jackson Pritchett , Emersyn Pritchett and Kai Bussey.
Visitation will be on Monday, November 30, 2020 from 11:00am – 1:00pm at the James Crowder Funeral Home in La Marque. Funeral Service will follow at 1:00pm with Father Bob Moore officiating. Interment will follow at Galveston Memorial Park Cemetery in Hitchcock, Texas.
Pallbearers will be Casey DeVries, Daniel Burks, Marshall Burks, David Akins, Keith Sumrall and Josh Morton.
The family would like to thank Dr. Michelle Mercatante, his doctors at UTMB, AMed Hospice and his caregiver Lerena Howard.
Deepest condolences to one of the best men that ever lived. God Bless you.
He is a great man that had a lot of love to share.
I was lucky to have known him.
❤️ KC
A man who personified “the greatest generation”..Heartbreaking news. Cliff Burks was one of the warmest and kindest people I’ve ever known.
The Burks family were my neighbors when I was a child. Cliff Burks was a craftsman who loved his family and I appreciated the love and warmth of his home and his wife and children. I’m so happy I remembered them. I admire his accomplishments and will never forget the beautiful tabernacle he carved for the alter of our church in LaMarque. I have a picture of it from a visit to St. Michaels many years later. Lucky me.
Amanda Weakley Molina
Our very sincere sympathy.
Great-Uncle Cliff will be sorely missed!! He was always the most interesting person to talk with! We loved him very much! To my cousins, we love you all and are so sorry for the loss of your dad!! Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out! John 5:28, 29.
Love to our family,
Cheryl Netterville Burton and Phillip Burton
Sincere sympathy during this difficult time.
Sincere sympathy to the Burks family
Cliff was such a gentleman to work with at The Village of Tiki Island. He is back in Virginia’s arms again!! They were such a lovely couple. They were very proud of all you kiddos and the grandchildren. Love to all of You, Joyce Balke
Wonderful memories and great story’s told on TIKI Island..Gary and I always treasured his friendship… great friend to all.. Prayers to family.. Love Gary and Tyba🙏🏻
So saddened to hear the news today. Cliff was truly such a treasure! I will cherish the memories as his Tiki neighbor and his co-worker at the Village. I was always thrilled when he would stop by the office for a chat, a really gracious man. May God bring peace to his loved ones.
Greatest Generation