Kelly E. Burks Sr. Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Kelly E. Burks Sr. of Des Moines, Iowa, who passed away on June 28, 2023, at the age of 52, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his father Lavone Burks; his stepfather Michael McKay; his grandparents, Kenneth, Rose Brewer, Frank and Ella Mae Burks; his uncles, Daryl Brewer and Eugene Burks; his aunt Annette Brewer; and his cousins, Grace and Anthony Jolly.

He is survived by: his mother Carlotta Burks-McKay; his children, Kelleesha, Marlisa and Kelly Burks Jr.; his siblings, Marlisa "Nikki" Guion (Robert), Mike McKay, Michelle "Mickey" McKay, Marka McKay, Brandi Ruffin (Edward) and Michaela Arrington (Glenn); his uncles, Kenny and Jeff Brewer (Criss); and his aunt Deedra Jolly.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Kelly E. Burks, Sr.