Jerry Burks

Jerry Michael Burks, of Royse City, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2024 to be reunited with his loving wife, Linda, who preceded him in November of 2022. Jerry was also met in Heaven by his parents, Ray "Boogar" and Flo Burks, his son, Mike Burks and his brother, Ricky Burks, each of whom gladly rejoiced as he entered the Gates. Jerry was born in Royse City on March 15, 1942 and was a 1960 graduate of Royse City High School. The oldest of five children, Jerry was a rock for his family after the passing of their father at a very young age. He was a blessing to his mother, Flo, and was a great help to her as their family navigated the loss of Mr. Burks. After graduation, he started working with Birdsong as a butcher in Terrell after which he began working with Patton's Economy Meat Market. While in Terrell, he volunteered with the local Scout Troop 390 and became the Scout Leader. His was an example of the type of man that put God first, then his family and all else after all the while putting "service above self". Jerry began working with Texas Power & Light where he worked his way to becoming a linemman and then, ultimately, a Foreman and he retired from TP&L (now Oncor) after over 30 years of dedicated service. Never one to stay at home, Jerry was offered a courier position with American National Bank which was a perfect fit for him. He retired 'for real' after ANB, staying home to do the thing he loved best-spend time with Linda and the family that God blessed them with. Jerry loved all things western and he was an avid reader of Western novels and was a longtime and faithful member of Ridin' High Cowboy Church. A beloved Dad, Poppy, brother, uncle and friend, Jerry will be missed by so many whose lives he touched. He is survived by his son, Chris Burks and wife, Vanessa, of Trenton, TX; daughter-in-law, Treva Burks Hall and husband, Arlis, of Garland; grandchildren: Jessica, Lauren, Bailey and wife, Marla, and Braden; great granddaughters: Maggie Mae and Murphy Ann; brothers: William Ray Burks, Jr. and wife, Beverly, of Rockwall, Carol Burks and wife, Elaine of Royse City; sister, Suzy Hass and husband, Jeff, of Terrell; brother-in-law, HB Patton and wife, Joy, of Union Valley; sister-in-law, Doris Sanders of Terrell along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends, each of whom will miss Jerry greatly. Funeral service will be at 6:00pm, Monday, July 1, 2024 at Ridin’ High Cowboy Church with his family receiving friends beginning at 5:00pm to service time. Interment will follow at Chisholm Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the Ridin’ High Cowboy Church Building Fund: 8771 FM 35, Royse City, TX 75189.

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Jerry Burks

March 15, 1942 - June 29, 2024