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Mr Sylvester Burks

August 17, 1949 - December 28, 2020

Mr. Sylvester Burks born August 17, 1949 in Mississippi to Andrew Burks and Mattie Mae Evans. He is preceded in death by his sisters, Velma Burks and Bettie McLin, and brothers, Eddie and Andrew Burks. He grew up in Jackson, MS and worked over fifty years in the hotel industry retiring as Chief of Engineering at Marriott Hotel in March 2017. He spent his remaining days with his wife Mary Burks. He enjoyed relaxing at home and watching old cowboy shows and weekly series with his wife and great grandson. He also enjoyed regular maintenance work around the house including mowing the lawn. He leaves to cherish his memories: two daughters, Octavia Burks and Jackie Watson; three sons, Demetrius Burks, Michael Watson, and Wayne (Sharon) Watson; one sister, Addie Kay (Jimmy) Magee; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

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Mr. Sylvester Burks born August 17, 1949 in Mississippi to Andrew Burks and Mattie Mae Evans. He is preceded in death by his sisters, Velma Burks and Bettie McLin, and brothers, Eddie and Andrew Burks. He grew up in Jackson, MS and worked over... View Obituary & Service Information

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