Graham Burks' Obituary
Graham Odell Burks, Sr., 66, of Germantown, TN, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2015 after a courageous, nearly two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born on December 25, 1948 to Charlene and Odell Burks of Memphis. He will be remembered for his love of friends and family, strong Christian faith, relentless positivity, and kind, caring spirit. Graham joins his late wife of 36 years, Suzanne Burks, in God’s loving embrace. He is survived by his beloved partner Virginia Maier; his son, Graham Odell Burks, Jr., daughter-in-law Bianca Burks, and grandsons Graham Odell Burks III and Fox Christian Burks; his son Justin Fox Burks and daughter-in-law Amy Lawrence; son Hunter Christian Burks and Keri Newport; and his brother Marshall Burks, sister-in-law Jean Marie Burks, and nieces Neely Burks and Becca Burks. Throughout his life, Graham was surrounded by extended family and close friends; their support has been deeply appreciated during this time. Visitation will take place at the chapel in Hope Presbyterian Church on Saturday, November 7th at 11 a.m. A memorial service, also at Hope, will follow at noon; a graveside service at Memorial Park Cemetery will immediately follow. Afterwards, a gathering for family and friends will be held at Pete and Sam’s. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Herb Kosten Foundation in support of those affected by pancreatic cancer.
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