Mr. Robert Lee Burks, age 80, of Manchester, TN, passed from this life on
Monday, November 14, 2016 at his residence. Private memorial services
will be held at his home on a later date.
Robert was born in Normandy, TN, the son of the late Ewin and Elizabeth
Nowlin Burks. He served his country in the United States Army. Robert
was a machinist for Eaton Corporation in Shelbyville, TN, having retired
after 32 years of service.
In addition to his parents, Robert was also preceded in death by three
brothers, Clyde, Guy, and James Burks; two sisters, Martha Langford and
Elizabeth Burks; and one step-daughter, Ronita Parsons. He is survived
by his wife, Patsy Greene Burks; two daughters, Kathy (Kenneth) Wick and
Robin (Chris) Pfaff; two step-daughters, Tina (Jackie) Waggoner and Penny
Jacobs; granddaughter, Brandy Sons; grandsons, Brandon Elam, Erick Elam,
and Jamie Holbrook; and four great grandchildren.
Coffee County Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Burks family.