James Robert Burks, 74, of Gray, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at a local hospital after an extended illness. The family will greet friends from 12:00pm to 1:00pm Friday, December 1, 2023, at Snow's Memorial Chapel, Cherry Street. Funeral services will follow at 1:00pm, in the funeral home chapel with Rev. John Brown officiating. Private interment will be at Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Milledgeville.
Mr. Burks was born October 27, 1949, in Macon to the late James Rufus Burks and Mary Martha Roberts Burks. He was a member of Bethel Methodist Church in Milledgeville and was treasured by his family.
Mr. Burks was preceded in death by a nephew: Michael Burks.
Mr. Burks is survived by his brother and sister-in-law: Edward and Jackie Burks; niece: Shelley Walton; great nephew and niece: Colby Walton and Kendyl Walton.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Bethel Methodist Church, *61 Georgia Highway 212, Milledgeville, GA 31061.
Snows Memorial Chapel, Cherry Street has charge of arrangements. Condolences may be registered online at www.snowsmacon.com.