Percy Burks

Jr.

Percy Burks Jr., of Rockford departed this earthly life January 20, 2021. He was born May 21, 1934  in Belzoni, Mississippi the son of Percy Sr. and Geneva Burks. Percy lived in Rockford since he was 8 years old coming from Belzoni. He married the former A. Minnette Lenoir she preceded him in death. Percy was employed as a machinist by Barber Coleman Manufactory 40 years before retiring. He was a member of New Zion Missionary Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and Sunday School teacher and Superintendent.  He attended schools in Mississippi and Rockford.

Percy leaves to cherish many loving memories, his son, Daniel (Janice) Burks and daughter Sylvia Stokes; six grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; brother, Louis Burks; four sisters, Geneva Burks, Lola Burks, Juanita Phillips and Delores DeVaul; a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, wife, son David Burks; two sisters, and three brothers.

Moving visitation will be  held Tuesday, January  26, 2021 9:00 a.m.  until 11:00 a.m. at Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N. Johnston Ave. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Private services will be held 12:00 noon which may be viewed via Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. Facebook page.