William Thomas Burks Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on September 15, 2025 in Bristol, Tennessee

William Thomas Burks Sr.

April 6, 1944 - September 15, 2025 (81 years old)

Bristol, Tennessee

William Thomas Burks Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on September 15, 2025 in Bristol, Tennessee

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William Thomas Burks Sr.

April 6, 1944 - September 15, 2025 (81 years old)

Bristol, Tennessee

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William Thomas Burks Sr. Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of William Thomas Burks Sr. (Bristol, Tennessee), born in New River, Virginia, who passed away on September 15, 2025, at the age of 81, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Thomas Burks Sr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, William G. Burks and Mamie Lorraine Black; his daughter Cathy Burks; and his siblings, Bobby Burks, Helen B. Smith, James Burks, Robert Burks, Michael Burks and Ronnie Burks.

He is survived by: his wife Thelma Delaney Burks; his son William T. Burks Jr.; his stepchildren, Deloris Bristol (Walter), Jerome Delaney (Kathy), Gene Delaney, Thomas Delaney, Benita Delaney and Anthony White; and his siblings, Daryl Burks, Mable Davenport, Teronia Burks, Carolyn Burks, Perry Burks and Velma Burks. He is also survived by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Clark Funeral Services, Inc.



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Sep 27

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Mountain View Cemetery
1019 Valley Dr, Bristol, VA 24201

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Sep 27

Celebration of life

Mountain View Cemetery
1019 Valley Dr, Bristol, VA 24201

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