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Cecil M. Burks

Passed 4/9/2008

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Obituary For Cecil M. Burks

Cecil M. Burks, 81, of Wintersville, Ohio died Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at Trinity Medical Center West, emergency room.  Cecil  was born in Lynchburg, VA on January 21, 1927 the son of the late Cecil Myers and Mary Paige Burks.  Preceded in death by his brothers, Elmo and B. Browning Burks and a sister, Rosemary Burks Weddle.  He graduated from Virginia Tech University with a degree in Ceramic Engineering and took Graduate work at Cornell University; member of the American Ceramic Society, Iron and Steel Institute, and Professional Engineers; member of Masonic Lodge #45 and 32 degree Scottish Rite, Valley of Steubenville and Steubenville Shrine Club. He retired from Weirton Steel Co. as Superintendent of  the  mason dept. and served  in the U S Army during WWII; member of First Westminster Presbyterian Church, Steubenville, where he taught Sunday school and was a past Elder and Decon.Survived by his wife, Anne Whitehurst Burks, whom he married in 1948, of Wintersville; a son, Michael (Martha) Burks of California; a daughter, Lisa Burks at home; and two granddaughters, Maureen and Melissa.Friends may call at the Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, Wintersville, on Sunday from 1-3 p.m.  Memorial services will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. at First Westminster Presbyterian Church, 235 N. 4th Street, Steubenville where friends may call one hour prior to service.  Rev. Robert Shearer to officiate.  Contributions may be directed to the American Heart Assn. or First Westminster Church.  Masonic service 1:30 p.m. Sunday.

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  • 09/03/2024

    Shannon(transporter at trinity west)

    Mrs Burks for one I have to tell you how lucky of a woman you are to have Cecil in you're life and a marriage of so long!! I admired you both!! Cecil was such an amazing man always had a joke and a smile on his face!! I was very sad to hear the news that he had passed the sweetest patient you could have. Anytime i had free at the hospital or on my breaks I would always walk up to visit him when i knew that he had came in and sat in his room and talked to him!! My prayers are with you and your family!!!

  • 09/03/2024

    Theresa and Bob Stotler

    ANNE, We are sorry for your lost, we have always enjoy talking to you and Cecil regarding your many trips, and seeing you and El, and Cecil playing golf on weekend afternoons. Bob and Theresa Stotler

  • 09/03/2024

    Joanne Mahlie

    Dear Anne, Our prayers are with you. Mike and Lisa also. Everytime I called there he was always so witty. He never failed to make a joke. The Mahlie's

  • 09/03/2024

    Jo Ann B.Dunham

    Dear Ann, I am truly sorry to read of your loss. I remember that Cecil always had a great sense of humor. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Jo Ann

  • 09/03/2024

    Millie

    Dear Lisa and Mrs. B I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. B Just know that I am thinking of you. If there is anything I can do just let me know. I will try to call you soon Lisa. Take Care, Love Millie

  • 09/03/2024

    Dee Dettore

    "Congratulations! On whatever you did!" Cecil always said those words to me when I would see him. He always had a smile on his face even when I knew he didn't feel well. As a teacher at Sunday school he was one of the best. I didn't go to many classes because of the choir, but when I did get to go he always made me think long after the lesson. He is a mam of God. Cecil would always send emails that I have missed for a long time now. I will miss him very very much and I will remember him always. Thanks for being my friend!

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