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James Leroy Burks
1947 2017

James Leroy Burks

October 18, 1947 — October 22, 2017

James L. "Leroy" Burks, 70, of Louisville, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2017. He was a member of New Horizon Full Gospel Baptist Church.

He was honorably discharged from the Air Force and served in the Vietnam War. He also served in the Army Reserves. He was an officer of the Louisville Metro Police department of which he retired from in 2005.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul M. & Shelby L. Burks, and his brothers Ronald & Percy Burks.

He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Ann Huston Burks; children Richard Huston, Rhonda Burks (William Northington), Jamie Burks (Atoya), Carrie Huston Robbins, Virgil Burks, Veronica Burks (Alray Gaston), and Robert Huston (Debra); Siblings Paul Burks (Nellie), Gloria Stephenson, Sylvia Miles (Glenn), Emily Burks, and David Burks (Leslie); 18 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins & friends.

Graveside services will be held on at 11:00am on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central (2501 Dixie Highway Radcliff, KY 40121).

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association and/or Hosparus of Louisville.

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Thursday, October 26, 2017

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Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central

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