Eral Burks

Eral Burks obituary

Eral Burks

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Nov

28

Service

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Gaines Funeral Home

5386 Lee Road, Maple Heights, OH 44137

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Nov

29

Wake

11:00 a.m.

Greater Abyssinia Baptist Church

1161 E 105th Street, Cleveland, OH 44108

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Nov

29

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

Greater Abyssinia Baptist Church

1161 E 105th Street, Cleveland, OH 44108

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Eral Burks Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gaines Funeral Home - Maple Heights on Nov. 25, 2025.

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Eral Burks, age 66, called from labor to reward November 20, 2025. Public Viewing will be held Friday November 28, 2025 4PM-7PM at Gaines Funeral Home 5386 Lee Road Maple Heights, OH 44137. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday November 29, 2025 at The Greater Abyssinia Baptist Church 1161 E 105th Street Cleveland, OH 44108, Wake 11:00AM Funeral 11:30AM. Interment: Lake View Cemetery

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I'm so sorry, Diana, for you and the family. Our sincere condolence.

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My sincere and deepest condolences are extended to all of you during this sad time of loss in your lives.
Eral will forever remain in our hearts and memories May he rest in Heavenly peace.

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Upcoming Events

Nov

28

Service

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Gaines Funeral Home

5386 Lee Road, Maple Heights, OH 44137

Send Flowers

Nov

29

Wake

11:00 a.m.

Greater Abyssinia Baptist Church

1161 E 105th Street, Cleveland, OH 44108

Send Flowers

Nov

29

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

Greater Abyssinia Baptist Church

1161 E 105th Street, Cleveland, OH 44108

Send Flowers

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.