Roe Chester Burks

Roe Chester Burks was born on June 6, 1950 in Cuthbert, Georgia to Frank and Janie Mae (Sailor) Burks. 

Roe Burks transitioned from labor to his eternal resting place at Willson Hospice House in Albany, Georgia on March 3, 2025. 

Roe attended public schools in Cuthbert, GA. He graduated from Henderson High School in 1968. After graduation, Roe enlisted in the US Marine Corp. After serving in the Marines, he was employed with City of Atlanta, Department of Environment and Streets - Plant Manager. 

At an early age Roe received Jesus Christ as his Personal Savior. He was a member of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. 

Roe will truly be missed by his loved ones. Cherished memories will be left to his loving wife, Beverly Etheridge Burks; his parents, Frank and Janie Mae Burks; his children, Atalaya Bianca (Michael) Knowles, Suzanne (Al) Sudderth, and Gene (Glenn Paul) Sandiego; sisters, Betty (Arthur) Payne, Mapletine Jarrell, Christine (Lenroy) Westbrook, Irma Jean Walton, Susie Scott; brothers, William Thomas, Willie L. Thomas, Randy Burks; grandchildren, Anna Grace, Ava Christine, Vivienne Joy; grand fur-baby, Kylo Ren Knowles; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.