BILLY BURKS

BILLY BURKS obituary, Richmond, VA

BILLY BURKS

BILLY BURKS Obituary

Published by Bliley's Funeral Home - Staples Mill on Oct. 14, 2010.
BURKS, Billy Joe, of Richmond, passed away Monday, October 11, 2010. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ida Louise Sisk; and his brother, Charles S. Drye. He is survived by his wife, Erika Burks; his brother, Robert F. Sisk and his wife, Louise D. Sisk; and his cousin, Peggy Ann Burks. Billy served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps as Lance Corporal during the Vietnam War, where he received the Purple Heart. The family will receive friends Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bliley's-Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Rd. Interment at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery, with Military Honors. Memorial contributions may be made to The Virginia Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the Paralyzed Veterans of America, 11620 Busy St., Richmond, Va. 23236.


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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April 10, 2011

I know that you are at peace now. Your kindness, friendship and watchful eye is truly missed. Thank you for your service to our country, it was a pleasure to serve you. He raised you up...

October 25, 2010

Good Bye to we see you again. You were very Dear to me

October 17, 2010

I will miss you dearly , you have been my Dearest and Loving friend,I love you with all my heart and soul, your Daughter -in-law Kathleen

October 16, 2010

will love and miss you forever.norma

Leslie Eddington

October 16, 2010

May you rest in peace Billy. Thank you for your brave sacrifice for our country. Your are gone, but never forgotten.

October 15, 2010

to the best dad anyone could have. we will miss you more than words can say you are with god now and free of all your pain. love forever your sons thad and lee

Renee Gillis

October 15, 2010

May God be with you and Your family in this hour of need. Billy Burks was a very good friend as well one of my favorite patient. He will always be remembered in my heart. Renee M. Gillis(Va.Hospital Richmond,Virginia)

virginia miller

October 14, 2010

Good Bye to a very nice man.
Virginia Miller

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