Robert E. Burkes passed from this life on Wednesday, July 24, 2019, following a long battle with cancer. He was 79 years old. He was a member and deacon of Lebanon Baptist Church. He loved his family and church family and will be greatly missed.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmo and Elma Burkes; brother, Steve Burkes; and sister-in-law, Martha Burkes.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, June Burkes; son, Eric Burkes; and granddaughter, Hannah Burkes; brother, Tommy (Jeanelle) Burkes; sisters, Mary (Buddy) Holifield and Marti (Walter) Spaulding; and a host of nieces and nephews and brothers and sisters-in-law.
His work history included Dixie Electric, Howard Industries, Masonite Lumber Division, and he was a cattle and poultry farmer for many years. He served in the Air Force for four years.
Funeral services will be at Lebanon Baptist Church on Saturday, July 27, 2019. The body will be placed in the church for visitation from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Funeral services to follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in the Lebanon Cemetery. Rev. Ken Riley, pastor and Rev. Harold Floyd will officiate.
Pallbearers will be men of Lebanon Baptist Church. Honorary pallbearers will be Rueben Bryant and Robert Pope.
Memory Chapel will be in charge of arrangements. To sign the online guest book, visit www.memorychapellaurel.com.
