Larry "James" Burks
April 16, 1952 - July 2, 2021
Larry “James” Burks, 69, of Springdale, passed away Friday, July 2, 2021 at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale. He was born on April 16, 1952 in Huntsville to Walter and Essie Burks. James was a retired truck driver they called “Lil Abe.” He was an Army veteran. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and rodeos. He enjoyed spending time with family and his chihuahua, Sadie. He was married to his loving wife, Opal, for 47 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Melvin Burks, and two sisters, Junie Gibson and Wilma Elwin. Survivors include, his wife, Opal Burks of the home; two sons, Raymond Earl Clampet and his wife Brandy of Gentry; Randy Burks and his wife Melba of Huntsville; one daughter, Amanda Stilwell and husband Randy of Lincoln; one sister, Diane Burks Thompson of Rogers; one brother, Robby Burks of Clifty; ten grandchildren, Tasha Drewyor, Cody Clampet, Hunter Ward, Brittany Sartin, Tiffany Hastings, Justin Reading, Summer Harrington, Tanner Burks, Colton Stilwell, and Audrey Stilwell, and fourteen great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Monday, July 5, 2021 from 4 PM to 6 PM at Sisco Funeral Chapel in Springdale. Services will be Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at 2 PM at Sisco Funeral Chapel in Springdale. Interment will be at Friendship Cemetery. Online condolences can be left at siscofuneral.com
Larry “James” Burks, 69, of Springdale, passed away Friday, July 2, 2021 at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale. He was born on April 16, 1952 in Huntsville to Walter and Essie Burks. James was a retired truck driver they called... View Obituary & Service Information