Photo courtesy of Bob Neal & Sons - Brickell Funeral Home - Marvell
May 26, 1958 - Jan 18, 2026
Steve and I shared many days together playing baseball and men's softball He was one of a kind and will be surely missed. See you in heaven my brother.
Donald Berry
February 17, 2026 | Trumann, AR
My heart felt sympathy for your family! I’ll be prayer for y’all!
C Ruth Bass
February 10, 2026 | Bee Branch, AR | Classmate
I am very sorry to hear about Steve's passing. My condolences and prayers for the entire family,
donna rice
January 27, 2026 | Little Rock, AR
Steve you will be missed by so many people who loved and cared for you. May you rest peacefully with your mom and dad. I will miss your humor and your laugh most of all. Prayers for the family and friends.i will always love you.
teresa potterf
January 24, 2026 | Harrisburg, OK | Friend
I’m so sorry to hear of Steve’s passing. I have many fond memories of him during high school. I will be praying for you all.
Crystal Wall
January 23, 2026 | Lonoke, AR | Friend
He always acted like he was so glad to see me
Mitchell Reed
January 22, 2026 | Judsonia, AR | Friend
Steve, You were not only a friend, you were family! Fly High! Love Ya!
Sherry and Robert Jones
January 22, 2026 | Harrisburg, AR
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
January 22, 2026
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
January 22, 2026
Stephen Ellis Burk, 67, passed away on January 18, 2026, in West Helena, Arkansas. He was born on May 26, 1958, in Marvell, Arkansas, and remained closely connected to his home state throughout his life.
Stephen graduated from Marvell Academy as a member of the Class of 1976. Following his education, he worked at Food Giant in Harrisburg, Arkansas, where he dedicated many years before retiring.
He enjoyed spending time outdoors and was an avid fisherman and hunter. These pursuits offered him both solitude and a deep connection to nature.
Stephen was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Marvell, where he found spiritual community and fellowship.
Stephan was proceeded in death by his parents, Ellis and Pearlie Smith Burk. He is remembered by his brother Barry Burk and sister-in-law Diane of Holly Springs, Mississippi; his sister Cheryl Schwartz and brother-in-law Donnie of Port Charlotte, Florida; and his sister Phyllis Cutlip and brother-in-law Don of Marvell, Arkansas.
May Stephen’s memory bring comfort to those who knew him.
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