Robert Sunny Burks Sr.

April 21, 1932 - May 3, 2016

It is with a sad heart that we lost Robert Wesley “Sunny” Burks Sr., 84, of Winchester, on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at Winchester Medical Center. He was born April 21, 1932 in Winchester, VA the son of Mary C. Burks. He was married to Shirley H. Burks for 54 years. Mr. Burks served in the Korean War for the U.S. Army. He later worked for the Postal Service and then went on to serve on the Board of Directors and Administration for Orrick Cemetery. He was the Commissioner of little league baseball as well as the little league baseball, football and special needs coach. He was an umpire and a lifetime member of the South End Fire Hall. He was a devoted husband, father and community friend, and will be remembered for his charm, determined spirit and loving heart. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Robert W. Burks Jr., Donald A. Burks, Timothy E. Burks, Selena M. Burks, Linda R. Burks all of Winchester and Lisa M. Burks of Waldorf, MD; one brother, David Burks of Winchester and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A brother Jack Burks, is deceased. A celebration of life, graveside service will be Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. in Orrick Cemetery, 501 S. Braddock Street, Winchester with Reverend Floyd Coates officiating.