Roscoe C. Burks Jr., of Rockford departed this earthly life March 31, 2025. He was born November 26, 1953 in Rockford the son of  Roscoe Sr. and Dorothy Burks. Roscoe lived the past 2 1/2 years in Rockford relocating from Downers Grove, IL. He married the former Rena Brownlee, August 5, 1989. Roscoe was employed as a News Director by WREX in Rockford and CLTV and WGN in Chicago 35 years before retiring. He was a member of Second Baptist Church in Wheaton, IL; serving in the Male Chorus and Drama Ministry. Roscoe graduated from Boylan High School class of 1971, and received his Bachelors Degree in Speech/Communications from Northern Illinois University. He loved acting and comedy. He was a part of the New American Theater in Rockford many years and a member of the Loose Change Comedy Theater.

Roscoe leaves to cherish many loving memories, his wife Rena Burks; five daughters, Tasha Rude, Anna Burks, Roslind Burks, Rochelle Burks and Rayana Burks; three grandchildren; Brittni Anderson, Xavier  and Noah Livingston; two great-grandsons, Roman Hawkins and Bryson Lilly; three sisters, Kimberly "Hope" Wimbush, Ashley and Christina Burks; god mother, Ella Mae Walker; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends including special friends, Darcel and Cynthia Caldwell. He was predeceased by his parents and his best childhood friend/brother, Allason Owens.

Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 11, 2025 at Soar Assembly 604 Salter Ave. Visitation will be held  9:00 a.m. until the time of service.