Charles Baxter Burk

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Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
508 Plaza St.
West Helena, AR  72390
Thursday, January 12, 2017
6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
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Chapel
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
508 Plaza Street
West Helena, AR  72390
Friday, January 13, 2017
2:00 p.m.
Cemetery
Sunset Memorial Park
5783 Hwy 49
West Helena, AR  72390
I served in the Army.
Charles Baxter BurkI am a Veteran.

of West Helena, AR

April 5, 1934 - January 10, 2017

Charles Baxter Burk, age 82, of West Helena, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at his home. Mr. Burk was born April 5, 1934 at Trenton, Arkansas to the late Hubert and Dorothy Burk. He worked as a millwright for Faust Saw Mill for over 20 years and served in the U.S. Army.

He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Cathy; three sons, Chuck Burk (Tammy) of Philadelphia, Mississippi, Barry Burk (Cindy) of Ecru, Mississippi and Jonathan Burk of West Helena; two daughters, Renae Melton (Ricky) of Ecru, Mississippi and Christina Thomason (Justin) of West Helena; ten grandchildren, Griffin, Kaitlin, Jimmy, Angelica, Stacy, Amanda, Asia, Cal-El, Rosalee and Rogue; eleven great-grandchildren; and a sister, Myrtis Duffel (Charles) of Marvell.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Buddy Burk; and sister, Helen Whitby.

A service for Charles Burk will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 13, 2017 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Park in West Helena. Brother Audie Richardson will officiate.

Pallbearers are Chuck Burk, Barry Burk, Griffin Burk, Jeff Mooneyham, Roy Corbitt, John Newberry, Jonathan Burk, Anakin McCord and James Lee.

Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571.


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Debbie Bokker Ferebee
Lexa,
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Thursday, January 26, 2017

Cathy,
So sorry for your loss. I will pray for you and your family. I can't imagine what you are going through.

Love, Debbie Ferebee

Connie Hollowell Collins
Walls, MS
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Monday, January 16, 2017

Dear Cathy and Family,
So sorry to hear about Charles. He was such a dear friend to my Dad. I loved hearing about all the shenanigans they pulled as teenagers. So glad they remained good friends through the years. I will be praying for peace and comfort for you all.
Love ,
Connie

Kathy Snyder
Lexa, AR
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Thursday, January 12, 2017

Cathy, so very sorry for your great loss. Please know that I am praying that God will strengthen and comfort you in the coming days.
Your friend,
Kathy Snyder

Susan Pruitt Carruth
Memphis,
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Thursday, January 12, 2017

To Uncle Charles
Will miss you and always throught of you as my Uncle

Howard and Evelyn Griffin
Helena, AR
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Thursday, January 12, 2017

Our love and prayers are with this loving family.

Cindy (Copeland) Peters
Lufkin, TX
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Wednesday, January 11, 2017

We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our prayers are with you and your dear family. May you find comfort in our Lord and Savior. Love you, Kelly & Cindy Peters

Joyce Hogan
West Helena, AR
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Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Cathy, my prayers are for you and your family. Everyone knows your dedication as a teacher but I was and remain amazed at your love, care and dedication you show your family. May God give you peace, comfort and strength.

Joy Peck
West Helena, AR
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Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Kathy, I am so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.

Pat & Romey Clark
Helena, AR
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Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Charles is in a place now with no suffering . Sorry for your loss !!
Love and prayers to all.
Pat & Romey Clark

Fred Chamness
Manassas, VA
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Wednesday, January 11, 2017

To Chuck & Berry Burk I am so sorry to hear your Father passing away. I will always remember you guy playing Little League baseball for me . Time has passed and places have changed.