Winford T. Burkes

SERVICES:  SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 201311:00 A. M.MCCLAIN-HAYS CHAPELVISITATION:  FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 20135:00 - 8:00 P. M.INTERMENT:  OLD PEARL VALLEY CEMETERYOFFICIATING:  REV. ERIC SHARPDR. DAN HOWARDMr. Burkes, 86, of Philadelphia, died Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at his home. He was a native and lifelong resident of Neshoba County. Mr. Burkes was a member of Old Pearl Valley Baptist Church. He was a cattle farmer and worked for more than 40 years as a Riverboat Captain before retiring. Survivors include his wife, Roma June Burkes of Philadelphia; sons, Robert Burkes and his wife, Gloria of Philadelphia and Marty Burkes and his wife, Alisa of Philadelphia; grandchildren, Robin Burkes Parker of Wesson, Sam Burkes of Meridian and Chais Burkes of Philadelphia; two great-grandchildren; brothers, Wayne Burkes and his wife, Ann of Brandon, Waussie Burkes and his wife, Sue of Brandon and Johnny Burkes and his wife, Carol of Gonzales, LA; and a special caregiver, Shelia Lovern. Mr. Burkes was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Maleiah Burkes. Pallbearers were Kent Clark, Johnny Marshall, Clint Marshall, Tommy Barrett, Tony Lewis, Mike Nance, Ronnie Jenkins, and Keith Agent. Honorary pallbearers are Wydell Clark and Keith Lillis.