Taylor Funeral Home, Inc | Phenix City, AL

Obituary For Douglas Burks

Mr. Douglas Burks, 78, of Smiths Station, AL passed Wednesday, June 7, 2023 in Smiths Station, AL.

Graveside service to be held 10:00 a.m. EST, Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at Evergreen Memorial Park, 4500 St. Mary's Road, Columbus, GA with Rev. Cornell Battle, officiating, Rev. Dr. Timothy Reynolds, eulogist. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 13, 2023 from 11-5 p.m. EST.

Mr. Burks was born September 24, 1944 in Columbus, GA to the late Samuel Burks and the late Alberta Reese Burks.

Mr. Burks joined the Greater Bethelpore Missionary Baptist Church, Salem, AL under the pastorage of Rev. David Core. He graduated from Carver High School in Columbus, GA in 1964. He had a love for trucking and retired from the Bickerstaff Trucking Company of Phenix City, AL. He was a people person and never met a stranger.

He leaves to cherish his memories a devoted friend, Jessie Floyd of Smiths Station, AL; one brother, Clarence (Cora) Burks of Saginaw, MI; one aunt, Emma Reese of Columbus, GA; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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My condolences to the Burks . Doug will be missed by friends and family who loved him and his caring personality. Doug would go out of his way to help someone if needed. RIP my friend. 🕊️🕊️

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My condolences to the Burks family. Doug will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him. He was kind and gentle soul who would the extra mile and wasn't afraid to talk about the Bible. RIP friend.

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Uncle Doug You left us too soon.... You will be truly missed. You were always so kind and giving. Rest in peace dear uncle. We love you but God needs an angel in heaven for Himself.. ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS, Ricky and Judy 💕

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I met you through your niece Karen any y'all were always welcoming when I came down with her. A Godly man. Rest in Heaven.

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Cousin Doug aka Street,you're missed already by all of us 💔🥺 No doubt you have gained your wings at heavens gate.😇 To be absent from the body,to be present with the Lord. 🙌 Rest peacefully cousin Doug. Please give everyone in heaven my love and that they're all truly missed including my dear mom,twin sister and my dad.💔 ❤️🥺😪🙏Cousin Celia Pruett and family🙏

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Forgot to add my name Betty McCants Johnson from Tuskege ala

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My sincere prayers and condolences to the family. I knew you before I met your brother Eugene who I took care of here in Tuskegee. Doug was a kind soft spoken man.Rest in Peace Sir

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I will never forget you and the good times we had back in the days and Carver High School Rest on my friend you will be missed Charlene Williams..... Upatoi , Ga

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Uncle Doug thanks for keeping Colby stocked with cheese & Bologna 😁 when he was growing up. You got your wings & joined you heavenly family. Love Shug & Colby♥️

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Rest in peace Uncle Doug, you always kept Colby stock with Bologna cheese 😁 when he was growing up♥️. You are already missed, Tell the family hello, an you got your wings. Sleep in eternal peace . Shug & Colby.

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Rest in heaven Uncle Doug; you will be missed.. -LaRon Burkes

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My Sincere Condolences 💐 Rita Peabody-Jordan PC, Al

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To Uncle Doug rest in peace you will be truly missed.go and be with your Sisters and Brothers Mother and Father in heaven thank you for teaching me how to drive and travel.

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To my uncle. You will truly be missed. Love always

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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