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for James Burks
Gloria Swanson
January 30, 2009
Dear Janice and Family,
God be with you at this time of loss. I will always remember James' welcoming presence and smile each time I saw him.
helen watts
January 28, 2009
Dear Janice and family. I am so sorry to hear of James passing. He was a special person. I just want to let you know that Letting go is hard - the pain will ease and you will smile again- I know, I've been there.
Helen Glover Watts
Charlotte, N.C.
John and Sylvia Carrington
January 27, 2009
Dear Janice and Family,
You have our deepest sympathy, remember loving memories live on for ever.
Lee and Marjoretta Sparrow Coles
January 27, 2009
To the James Burks Family,
Offering a heartfelt prayer in sympathy today that God will bless and comfort you in His own loving way.
Janice Lombardo
January 26, 2009
My sincere condolences for your loss. I enjoyed speaking with your husband and father on the phone. He loved Lincoln very much. It was an honor to know him and I will miss him very much.
Marvin and Amanda Poindexter
January 25, 2009
We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family in your time of grief. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
James and Marjory Blankenship
January 25, 2009
We are deeply sorry to hear of your loss. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Kay Day
January 24, 2009
Janice,
I am so sorry for your loss.
May he rest in peace.
George W. Harris, III and Family
January 23, 2009
Darryl and Mrs Burks;
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Warren L. Dillon
January 22, 2009
In reminiscing about guys in the Chestnut Ave. corridor in which we grew up James indeed comes to mind. That corridor also included at times the likes of the Cheatum's, the Holland's, the Dean's, the Chubb's to name a few.In that light, the Dillon family, (Dorothy, Mary Lee, John(JM), Jackie, Warren Lewis) formally of 203 Chestnut Ave. NW wish to extend our condolences to the Burks family with the hope that they will cope with these trying times.
June Law Dow
January 22, 2009
May the comfort and peace of God be with the Burks family during this time of berevement.
June Law Dow - Upper Marlboro, MD
Michael Mundy
January 22, 2009
To the family of Mr. James Burks, at various phases of my life he served as: my coach, sponsor, mentor, father figure/role model and good friend. We were truly blessed to have a man like him available to shape our development as young African-American men. His gracious, dignified manner was a beacon of light and hope for us.
He was steadfast and unwavering in his belief and demands that young African-American men be developed in a comprehensive manner, one that involved; academics, athletics, strong morals, community activism and leadership as critical components. Mr. Burks believed in setting the standards high and challenging us constantly to meet or exceed expectations.
His impact still influences my life today, both personally and professionally. Conversations with him still resonate and inspire me to live my life in a righteous and forthright manner, and give back to my community. We were fortunate to have a strong, educated and professional African-American man to claim as our role model.
Mr. Burks was a tremendous leader in our community, willing to be engaged and speak out on issues which greatly enhanced the success of African-Americans. His home and heart were always open for young men to gather, discuss/debate and share the timeless rituals of developing as men. One of his greatest strengths was the willingness to assist other young men besides his son in their development and associated success.
Mrs. Burks and my brother Darryl, thank you for sharing your husband and your father, you were unselfish in allowing him to spend time with me. For that I am eternally grateful.
Webster's defines grace: to confer dignity or honor on; marked by kindness and courtesy; easy approachability; characterized by charm, good taste and generosity of spirit, warmth and heartiness. If you knew Mr. Burks these words define him perfectly.
May he rest in peace and know that by living and sharing his life unconditionally, he impacted and nurtured the lives of numerous young African-American men, a job well done.
Godspeed Mr. Burks and thank-you.
Sincerely,
Michael A. Mundy
Calvin Coleman
January 22, 2009
Burks Family - May God comfort you endlessly.
Sherry (Bohon) Gentry
January 22, 2009
Janice and Family,
I am sorry for your loss. May God be with you and your family thru this difficult time. You are in my prayers.
Cody Anderson
January 22, 2009
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Zee and Bill
January 22, 2009
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
Harold and Jewel Wade
January 22, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Christopher Wade
January 22, 2009
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Eric and Janice Wade
January 22, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Uncle Sam,aunt Estelle,Yvonne,Shataqua
January 22, 2009
Darryl,Danielle,Mrs.Burks,
We were saddened to hear of the lost of your dearly beloved father and husband.May your fond memories and knowing that he is no longer in any pain or suffering comfort you and bring you peace.Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and throughout the difficult days ahead. Weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning.Trust God and believe and he will bring you through,he will never leave you nor forsake you just call upon his name. Peace be with you all and may God bless you.We are here if you need us for anything at all. Love you,
Juanita Scott and Family
January 21, 2009
Please except our deepest sympathy and know you are in our prayers
Little River Missionary Baptist Church---- Rev. Clinton L, Crump, Pastor----LaVern D. Beaver, Clerk
January 21, 2009
To the family of Brother James William Burks, Jr.:
We, the Pastor, Associate Pastors, Officers, and Members of Little River Missionary Baptist Church, Floyd, VA would like to express our condolences to the family of Brother James William Burks, Jr.
May the grace and mercy of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, comfort and strengthen you during this time of bereavement.
Our thoughts and prayers of comfort, our hearts of love, and our hands reach out to the family and friends at this most difficult time.
Lafayette Morgan
January 21, 2009
Janice & Darryl we are so sorry of Jim's death our prayers are with you please forgive me l only found out today our sincere sympathy for your loss.Please take care of yourself. Martin R. Davis & Lafayette J Morgan
JoAnne Poindexter
January 21, 2009
Janice and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the future. Jim was a wonderful example for many of us. I will never forget his words of encouragement.
I know his memories will sustain you.
JoAnne E. Poindexter
LOUIS & CARLESIA WEBB
January 21, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Valerie Hunter
January 21, 2009
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Mr. Burks and I served on Grand Jury many times. He was always pleasant and kind to everyone with a great big smile on his face. Always talking about his wonderful family. Thank God for the wonderful years you shared with him. The good Lord and the memories will be a comfort in the days to come.
Faye Jernigan
January 21, 2009
To the Burks Family,
My prayers are with you. May God comfort and keep you.
STARR CARTER-COLES
January 21, 2009
JANICE, I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN MY PRAYERS.MAY THE LORD CONT.TO WATCH OVER YOU&YOUR FAMILY. LOVE STARR.&FAMILY.
Donald Lee Harris
January 21, 2009
To Mrs. Janise Burks and family.
We are certainly praying that our Father in Heaven will continue to be with you all in this time of bereavement.Surely James has found rest in that Heavenly Home,that house not made by hands eternal in the Heavens where our Heavenly Father has greeted him saying WELCOME HOME my good and faithful son Welcome Home.We are praying also that our Father will continue to keep all of you safe from all hurt, harm and danger.
Donald Lee Harris
Rebecca Francis
January 21, 2009
Dear Janice, Beverly and Family
My sincere symphathy and condolence to you during your time of mourning over the death of a devoted husband and brother. May God continue to bless you as you celebrate the life of James.
Richard Beane, Jr.
January 21, 2009
I wish to extend my condolences to the family. James graduated from Addison and attended Lincoln Univ. one year before me. I will always appreciate the support and friendship of "Big Brother Burks" when I pledged Omega. I pray for the progress of his immortal
soul toward reunion with our Creator.
India Beal
January 20, 2009
Angels are always near to those who are grieving to whisper to them that their loved ones are safe in the hand of God. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Robert Sparrow
January 20, 2009
Darryl,
Our Prayers are with you, your mom, Beverly and all of your extended family members. Mr Burks hand extended so far into my life with his never ending words of council. Especially as I would stop by to see you and he would be sitting at the kitchen table. He would always take the time to ask how I was doing as well as my family. His sincere interest in my education since HS would always be a topic that would hold me at the top of the stairs. And boy sometimes I was really trying to get past him and down those steps to the basement. His life lessons that he shared as a coach and cheerleader will always be apart of my internal makeup. I thank God for your Mom, Dad and family.
Darryl, you have given so much to those you call your friend, that it is evident that Mr. Burks will continue to be proud of you as I am proud of you and more so, proud to call you my friend. I love you and thank you!
Its hard during this time to understand the mysteries of God, but continue to talk to Him and ask Him all the questions your have and take time to listen to His answers.
Rest in the hope of Gods' promises to those that love Him. I believe that He will take care of you and Mrs Burks! I believe that He will in time, comfort those of us that will miss him.
Mr. Burks hand, that held a beacon light, a light that meant many things to me and many others will continue to shine as we/I carry that light and share that light with others we love.
Yvette Mierez
January 20, 2009
Mrs. Janice Burks and Darryl,
May GOD keep you both and grant you courage during this difficult time. I recall memories of your close and mutually loving family. I Thank GOD for the life of a man that left his family a strong legacy of love and memories. Hold on to those loving memories, we shall all meet again one day!!!
Gus & Linda Vaughn
January 20, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
pearl and sterling saunders sr
January 20, 2009
Darryl, Danielle and Mrs Burks
You are in our prayers.Your father and husband was a very well like and love person.
Bro. Joseph and Marvelean Sparrow
January 20, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Vicky Kasey-Deans
January 20, 2009
To The Burks Family: We are truly sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Burks. We extend our deepest sympathies,and our prayers and thoughts are with you and the Family. Henry and Barbara Kasey & Family
Jeanette Law-Snyder
January 19, 2009
Darryl,
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. As days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comfort by the love and support from family and friends.
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
D"Homeboy "Clark
January 19, 2009
Janice?Darryl:
God bless you both.
Tincup will be greatly missed by his 59 brothers, the graduating class of 1959, from Lincoln University.
Homeboy
L Robinson
January 19, 2009
I was saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. Burks. I had the pleasure of meeting and talking to him the the Infusion Center and many times, when my spirit was low, his smile and words of encouragement uplifted me. I pray you find strength in knowing that he is now in the presence of God.
Tarra C. Johnson & Family
January 19, 2009
To The FAMILY,
I pray for you courage and peace and I will keep you in my prayers with the hopes that you can take comfort in knowing that Mr. Burks is with our heavenly Father and definitely in a much better place.
Nathan & Becky (Turner) Jackson
January 19, 2009
Psalm 27:14. My heart is truly heavy. I will miss Mr. James. He was a kind and wonderful person. He always had a smile on his face. GOD is still in control and knows us best. Until you see your loved one again, call on the LORD to be your strenght and may the sweet memories you have be your source of comfort in the days to come. We are praying with you and for you. Love you all!
VERANEAN DAVIS
January 18, 2009
JANICE AND FAMILY:
PUT YOUR TRUST IN GOD, WHO WILL COMFORT YOU NOW AND IN THE COMING DAYS. MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU, AND YOU WILL BE RMEMBERED IN MY PRAYERS.
Gerry Waddell
January 18, 2009
Darryl, may God bless you and all of the family. Your Dad was a very good man and will be missed by many folks.
DURANT BROWN
January 18, 2009
MAY THE GOOD LORD GIVE YOU THE STRENGTH TO ENDURE THIS GREAT LOSS,AND TO CONTINUE HIS PLANS FOR YOU.HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL.HE WAS A REAL GENTLEMAN.
LEWIS WILLS
January 18, 2009
CONDOLENCES AND SYMPATHY TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS FROM A FELLOW NORFOLK SOUTHERN EMPLOYEE.
I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER JIM WITH SUCH A PLEASANT SMILE AND CHERRY HELLO WHENEVER I SAW HIM.
SOMETIMES WALKING BACK TO THE OFFICE AT LUNCH FROM TOWN WITH JIM'S CHERRY CHIT-CHAT AND SMILE MADE FOR A BETTER AFTERNOON OF WORK.
JIM, I WILL BE LOOKING FOR YOU AND THAT SMILE ON THE OTHER SIDE, ESPECIALLY SINCE YOU NOW HAVE GOD'S PROMISE OF 'NO MORE PAIN'.
Jessie Brown III
January 18, 2009
Mr. Burks from the time I knew him at Norfolk Southern always had a kind demeanor and always had something positive to say. May God be with the family during this period of bereavement.
Frances and William Wade
January 18, 2009
To Darryl and also Janice, Shirley told us of the passing of your father and husband. We are so sorry to get the news. Darryl, we were just down there last week but did not hear the news until we got back to Columbus. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
from Frances and Bill Wade; Mattaponi Drive. Roanoke.
Stella Grant
January 18, 2009
To the Burks family,
My sincere condolences at the passing of your husband and father. May the memory of all the good times help you during this difficult time.
Stella Miller Grant
Eric and Landier Turpin
January 18, 2009
To the Burks family, Landier and I were sadden to learn of the passing of your beloved husband, father, and friend. Jim was a respected role model, dedicated teacher, loyal Omega, loyal Boule brother, and friend. We will miss him!
Carolyn Hayes-Coles
January 18, 2009
Darryl & Family,
Your Dad was my algebra teacher at Lucy Addison High and was the first to tell me "don't sweat the small stuff" meaning, do my best in his math class as I would probably never use algebra in real life! Guess what, he was right! Continue to treasure his special memories. Although he will be missed, rest in knowing he is with his heavenly Father.
Richard Banks
January 17, 2009
Our thought and prayers are with you. May God Bless You.
Valerie Garner
January 17, 2009
So sorry to hear about your father. My deepest sympathy to you, Darryl. God Bless.
Tonya & Michael Poindexter
January 17, 2009
Darryl and Danielle, we are so sorry to hear about your loss. Michael and I understand your sadness but please know that with a strong faith, there isn't any fear and Mr. Burks displayed significant faith.
Please call upon us anytime you need and we will be there.
David Rakes
January 17, 2009
As a class mate, friend and fellow Roanoker I can say, "Muggs" was one of the great ones. He was always cheerful, friendly and intellectually a joy to be in his company. We will miss him so much.
Lucy Glymph
January 17, 2009
Janice and family. I am indeed sorry for your loss. Jim will be greatly missed in Roanoke, he was an asset to the city. May God continue to bless you, Darryl and family. My sympathy and condolences.
James W. Burks, Jr
January 17, 2009
James W. Burks, Jr.
January 17, 2009
Tony Keeling
January 17, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
ERNESTINE MASON AND FAMILY
January 17, 2009
JANICE AND FAMILY, JOY IN THE MOMENTS, PEACE IN THE HOURS, BLESSINGS ALL DAY LONG. SORRY ABOUT YOUR LOSS. GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU.
Gloria Jackson
January 17, 2009
To The Burks Family:
We are deeply sorry for your loss. Our sincere sympathy is extended to the entire family.
Gloria and Theodore (Curley) Jackson
Thomas and Shirley Wilson, Jr.
January 16, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss
recently. You have our sincere sympathy and prayers.
Bug & Van
joy & the bonds family
January 16, 2009
darryl & family:you have our heart felt sympahty, we're praying for your family
Lewis & Monica Sydnor
January 16, 2009
Darryl, Danielle, & Mrs. Burks,
Know that God makes No Mistakes! Our thoughts & prayers are with you during your loss of your father, father - in-law & husband. We pray that God will strengthen you in the days to come of his absence.
Be Blessed,
Mr. & Mrs. Lewis Sydnor III & Children
Charles & Heather Ray, III
January 16, 2009
We are very sorry for your loss and our prayers are with you.
WILLARD 'BOOLEY' WALKER
January 15, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
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