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Edward Burkley Obituary
1956-2015
Edward Lawrence Burkley III, son of the late Lola Burkley Davis and Edward Burkley Jr., Step Son of Rev. F.N. Williams Sr, husband of Linda Knight Burkley and father of Edward Lawrence Burkley IV, passed away on Thursday morning June 4, 2015, in Houston, Texas at Memorial Herman Hospital Southwest. A prominent resident of Houston, Mr. Burkley was an outstanding Corrections Sargent, Religious Ambassador, Community Volunteer, and Child Advocate. He was totally committed to enhancing the lives of children and youth. Burkley gave unquestionable dedicated and service to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Black Heritage Committee and Jack and Jill of America Inc. for over twenty years. He was also a member of The Moles (Mule) Inc., The Drifters (Driftwood ) Inc., The Gaff Toppers, and Ministerial Staff of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Galveston.
Celebration of Life Services will be held Tuesday, June 9th, 12:00 p.m. at The Fort Bend Church, 1900 Eldridge Road
Sugar Land, TX.
A visitation will take place at Sugar Land Mortuary, 1818 Eldridge Rd. Sugar Land, TX, Monday, June 8th, 6:00-8:00 p.m. with a Jack and Jill Ceremony beginning at 7:00 p.m.
In leui of flowers, the family requests that contributions are made to Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc. Educational Advancement Foundation - Designation - other category-Levi and Julia Edwards Knight Endowment.
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Memories and Condolences
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Ira Staten
June 1, 2021
Still missing you big bro after six long years. I know you have been having a ball! I still remember your last words to me, "I'll see you tomorrow if the creek don't rise."
Officer Staten
August 27, 2015
Dear Soror Linda,
We are very sorry to hear of your husband's passing. May God bless you and your family.
Sisterly,
Soror Karen Lattimore Goffin
June 28, 2015
I'm so sorry Mrs. Burkley. I haven't met you personally and just learned of your husband's passing from my rodeo committee chair. I am so sorry that you have lost him and am praying for your soul to be cradled so gently. Much love. Tracy J (RMC)
Joan Duncan
June 25, 2015
Hello Linda and Family:
Just received this from Fran Prosser. Please know that you are receiving prayers from your San Antonio family at this time. I recall that your Mom called me, as a former J & J President) to assist in establishing your legacy in J & J.
Keep God first, and He will take care of you and yours.
Blessings and much love,
Drs. Walter and Joan Duncan (Joan Hartfield-Duncan)
June 23, 2015
Ms. Linda and family,
On behalf of your rodeo family, I would like to extend our condolences on the passing your husband. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Pat Harris
Cynthia Hewitt McCardle
June 20, 2015
My deepest sympathy to Linda & Edward & the entire Burkley family, Rest in peace Burk, so many childhood memories from our Antioch days.
Ivi Johnson-Brown
June 16, 2015
Mrs. Barkley and family,
Please except my sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one. May God continue to bless you.
Love and BIG hugs,
Ivi & Family
M B Lamar H.S.
June 12, 2015
On behalf of the Lamar High School graduating Class of 1974 I would like to extend our Deepest Sympathy on the passing of our "Seaweed". He was one of a great friend.
Serina Mitchell
June 12, 2015
Edward and I grew up in the same neighborhood(3 houses from each other) and as kids we used to always play together. He was a very sweet and friendly person; and though we lost touch when everyone grew into adulthood; I think of him often, especially when I visit the home front and see family still living there.
My Soror and your son, I pray that you look to God for your strength, as "He is near to the brokenhearted" and He is able!
With heartfelt condolences,
Soror Serina Yvonne Mitchell
Bridgette Johnson
June 11, 2015
Mrs.Linda Burkley and Edward, Cherish the memories of Rev. Edward Burkley, because they do last a lifetime.
June 10, 2015
Good night sweet Prince, you will be one of the brightest stars in the element. Until we meet again. Your favorite teacher Lady Connie La'Rue Trumble
June 10, 2015
Our Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. GOD Bless you and watch over you! Jack and Jill Family- Walter and Clara Smith (San Antonio
June 10, 2015
To Linda and family,
In all things give thanks. Praise God for the life, labors , longevity, and loves of
Edward.
Take comfort in the knowledge of a sweet heavenly reunion someday.
Sincerely,
Lela Anderson
June 9, 2015
Burkley's greatest legacy will be his love and
dedication as a father and husband and too make a priority to see his son to be the man that he has grown into. He was so proud of his son.He loved his mother dearly and all his siblings and family. For all the rest of us we were blessed for him to have shared his generosity of his heart. There will forever only be one Burk. A loss for us
a gain for Heaven.
Linda Williams
June 9, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Burkley and Williams family. May God bless and comfort you.
Nurse Linda Runnels-Williams
Laura Jeffery
June 9, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this rough time. Burk always gave me a hard time but made me laugh at work.
Jo Nell Yarbrough
June 9, 2015
The love you shared was so obvious...I loved seeing the three of you together. Now you and Edward must support each other as mother and son with father gone. God bless the two of you as this all sinks in and becomes reality. He WILL give you the strength needed to endure, accept and continue. I love you, Linda and Edward, and I am praying for you.
Jo Nell
June 9, 2015
Soror Linda,
I am praying for you and your son at this time. Continue to look to the hills ... We will be in touch soon.
Sisterly,
Your singing Sister (Mavis)
Belanie Peavy
June 9, 2015
To the Burkley family,
We thank and praise God for the years He has allowed us to share in the lives of your family and "Burk". We will continue to pray for your strength and comfort during your hour of bereavement and from this day forward for the loss of your loved one...
" The Holy Spirit helps us in our distress. For we don't even know what we should pray for, or how we should pray. But the Holy Spirit prays for us with groanings that cannot be expressed in words." Romans 8:26
On behalf of Bro. Rufus L. Peavy of Antioch MBC and our family
Susan Pederson
June 9, 2015
Prayers to you and your family
Susan Williams
June 9, 2015
Dear Linda, I am so very sorry for your loss. I pray that you find comfort during this time and please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless you and keep you. Much love, Susan
Yvette & Art Abernathy
June 9, 2015
Our friend "Burk" never met a stranger or was ever at a lost for words. He is, and will always be our "Brother".
We love you Linda and Edward (IV).
Marcia Wilson
June 9, 2015
My prayers are with Linda and the family during this time. May God comfort and keep you.
LeNetta, Shirley, and Shannon
June 8, 2015
"Grief never ends, but it changes it's passage,it's not a place to stay. Grief is not a sign of weakness and not a lack of faith. It's the PRICE of LOVE.
Linda, our friendship begun at Wesley Chapel A M E Church. We will always be family. Our prayers are with you, Buddha, and Rev. Mark Burkley and Family
Carolyn Scantlebury
June 8, 2015
May the Peace that surpasses all understanding keep your Heart strengthened during this time of transition. Blessings to you and Edward IV. Love Forever!!
Michael Hines
June 8, 2015
My prayers are with the Burkley family during this difficult time. I had the chance to meet and chat with him. Good person.
Crystal Neal
June 8, 2015
Deepest Sympathy to the Burkley family in your darkest hour. May God comfort you all.
Ira Staten
June 8, 2015
Linda and Edward, may Christ keep you and watch down on you. I will always keep you two in prayer and will forever miss my friend (Burk) We worked side by side for the past two years and the adjustment will be very difficult. Your husband and father was a great man that I will never forget. Be blessed
Officer Staten
Cynthia Glass Bivins
June 8, 2015
Dear Linda and Edward III, my deepest sympathy. I met Edward in junior high school at MC Williams and even then he was such a gentleman and kind person. What a bonus when I met Linda, the love of his life years later. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Please know that you are in our prayers and thoughts. Cynthia Glass Bivins & Family
June 8, 2015
To Mrs. Burkley and the entire Burkley family, please accept my deepest condolences on your loss. Edward was dear to all of us in Studewood and he will be missed. My prayer is that when you think of him in the days ahead, that your tears will be turned into smiles.
Elyse Johnson Rouzan
BTW Class of 1974
Sandra Jenkins
June 8, 2015
Your words of encouragement will live on forever in my life. Thank you Uncle Burkley!
June 8, 2015
Linda, Buddha and the Burkley Family,
I would like to extend my condolences .
Jackie Blake
Wilma Bradford
June 8, 2015
Linda, we are praying for you, your son and the family. Blessings and love to you all. Bob and Wilma Bradford
Tomorrow Flemming
June 8, 2015
Soror Linda, my heart goes out to you and your family! I am praying for you all and have you close to my heart!
The Jesse/Marie Sanford family
June 8, 2015
Sincere condolences to the Burkley and Williams family. Blessed are they that mourn for they SHALL be comforted.
Deirdre & Raymond Glass II
June 8, 2015
My condolences to you & your family on the passing of your husband. I pray for God's peace and comfort during this difficult time.
June 7, 2015
Wow!! I'm in total shock. Heavenly father I ask you right now that you give this family peace at this time of sorry. In Jesus name .....Amen & Amen ! Burkley you will be missed.. Jeff & Sheliah Campbell
June 7, 2015
May God give you strength and continue to Bless and keep u is our prayer
We will be praying for you in the loss of a husband and Father.
Pastor & Mrs F.N. Williams,Sr
chaney ledet
June 7, 2015
My condolences soror to you and your family
Tessie Nickerson - Ray
June 7, 2015
May God our Farther and The Holy Spirit comfort you during your time of bereavement. Edward ( Seaweed) will be missed.
June 7, 2015
Linda, our thoughts and prayers are with you and Edward.
God Bless,,
Cliff & Connie Ward
Tiffany Monroe-Williams
June 7, 2015
Mr. B will truely be missed. Mrs. Linda and Edward your will continue to be in our prayers. may God bless you always.
Love,
Tiffany Monroe-Williams and family
Carolyn and Ingrid Rayo
June 7, 2015
Linda, we pray that you and your son are comforted by pleasant memories you shared with Edward. Your strength and faith in God will get you through your time of grief.
With sincere sympathy
Edward Burkley III, Linda Knight Burkley and Edward IV
June 7, 2015
I had the most dearest husband in the world. We were married 35 years and were in total love and devotion all of those years. He was a blessing in my life and the life of son.
Ricky Moore
June 7, 2015
Ms Burkley and family I am so sorry about your loss of Edward. God bless you
Clydia Bowser
June 7, 2015
To the Burkley Family our sincere condolences.
June 7, 2015
To the Burkley family,
This candle will forever shine in memory of Edward L. Burkley III better known as uncle "Burk". May his spirit forever live within your hearts. God's angle watching over us all. I will miss seeing him at the pastor's appreciation service for brother-in-law (pastor Norris Burkley Sr. Mt. Olivia Baptist church in Galveston, Tx). Praying that the family take comfort in knowing that even in times of death God is still a loving, caring, and awesome God!
Keith Bacon & family
Ricky Moore
June 7, 2015
Ms Burkley and family I am so sorry about your loss of Edward. God bless you
Christopher Bartley
June 7, 2015
To the Burkley Family, I pray that you find joy in the fond, wonderful and precious memories of Edward. I am grateful for the privilege to have attended Kennedy Elementary and Hamilton Jr. High with Edward. And, I am thankful to have known such a Christian gentleman as Edward. I pray that God gives you His strength, His comfort, and His peace during this time of bereavement.
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