James F. Burks, Sr.

Cayuga, Ind. -- James F. "Jim" Burks, Sr., 62, of Cayuga, Indiana, passed away at 4:41 a.m. EST Thursday, January 22, 2009 at West Central Community Hospital in Clinton, Indiana. Jim was born September 4, 1946 in Floyd County, Indiana the son of Lois E. Smith Riddle and William Henry Burks. Survivors include: one daughter, Lisa Burks of Catlin, Illinois; six sons, James F. Burks, Jr. of Westville, Illinois; Mark Burks of Catlin, Illinois; Anthony Hjerpe of Pontiac, Illinois; Robert Lamb and Patrick Burks both of Cayuga, Indiana and Norman Burks of Mt. Sterling, Illinois; seventeen grandchildren; two brothers, Edward Burks of Florida and Alan Ray Burks of Bloomingdale, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his parents and his stepfather, Fred Riddle. Jim attended North Vermillion High School. He was a member of the Westville Church of Christ in Westville, Illinois. He enjoyed trucking and watching NASCAR. Cremation was requested. A memorial service will be held at a later date. DeVerter Funeral Home in Cayuga, Indiana in charge of arrangements.