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Memorial Visitation: 5-7 p.m. on Friday, April 21, 2023, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora
Charles W. Burk, age 82, of Flora, Illinois, passed away early Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at his home.
He was born October 29, 1940, in Wheeler, the son of Hallie D. and Gwen (Freeman) Burk. He was united in marriage to Sharon Elaine Henson in January of 1991, in Fernandina Beach, Florida and together they have shared 32 wedding anniversaries.
Charlie worked for Ashland Oil, retiring after many years as a Tri-State Supervisor. He later worked as a Field Supervisor for RWCI and drove a truck for McDaniel Transit and Nutrien Ag Solutions. Charlie was a fearless adventure seeker and enjoyed time spent trail riding on motorcycles. He had raced Enduro and Motorcross many places in the past, including at Charley Brown Park in Flora. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle with friends, often traveling to Moab, Utah. In recent years he enjoyed attending Bluegrass Festivals. He was of the Methodist faith.
He is survived by his wife: Sharon Burk of Flora; a son: Jason (Jaclyn) Lauderback of Naperville; 2 grandchildren: Chloe and Parker Lauderback of Naperville; 2 brothers: Jack (Judy) Burk of Fernandina Beach, Florida, and Sam (Judy) Burk of O’Fallon; and a brother-in-law: Phil (Kathy) Henson of Flora.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter: Stacy Burk.
A Memorial Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, April 21, 2023, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Memorial donations are suggested to Clay County Health Department or Clay County Hospice and will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com
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We are sorry for your loss. We always enjoyed talking to Charlie, Mike had coffee with him at Grandma's Kitchen quite often. Prayers of comfort for all the family and friends.
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family.
I really appreciated Sam, both as a friend, and a great football player. I was never tackled harder than by him in practice. He literally picked me up and slammed me back on the ground. May his family be comforted in their faith thru the Lord Jesus Christ. He was one of the best, in my book. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, the Revelation say. Amen.
Sending prayers to Sharon and family.....Our deepest sympathy Hugs to you all!!
So sorry to hear this Charlie was always in a good mood he will be missed Our condolences
My condolences to all his family. Charlie was a classmate in our youth-- a lovely and kind fellow.
Sharon, we are so sorry to hear of Charlie's passing. Keeping you and the family in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerest condolences.
Sharon, I am so sorry to hear of Charlie’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sharon, I'm sorry to hear of Charlie's passing. I hope you find comfort in your memories.
We are so sorry to hear of your loss Sharon and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. 🙏🏻
Prayers for peace and comfort to you and family. So blessed to get to know Charlie over passed few weeks.
peace be with you Charley from ex truck driver and motorcycle rider
Ride on Dear Friend!
So sorry to hear. Prayers for the family for comfort and peace. Charlie was a classmate of ours and a friend thru the years.
We always enjoyed talking to Charlie and had a lot of respect for him. He was a good man. You are in our thoughts.
Sharon, so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you
My condolences to the family...
So sorry to read this. Fred worked one summer with him at Ashland. A very nice man.
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family at this difficult time 🙏
Rest in Peace Charlie!
We are sorry for loss prayers for family!
My thoughts and prayers are with you Sharon and the family at this difficult time. Always enjoyed visiting with Charlie.
Sharon sorry to hear of Charlies passing take peace knowing he is in a better place.
Sharon, so sorry to here the passing of Charlie. Heck of a nice person. Always will remember him as a heck of a motorcycle rider. A group of us went down south trail riding and he would leave us in a cloud of dust. He would hide and pass us when we caught up to him. No one could keep up with him. Will be missed but not forgotten.
Many of you remember Charlie as one who rode a motorcycle. I remember Charlie as one who owned a Pontiac that could outrun about any car that he went up against. I remember him as a friend and a high school classmate. As we age we see more and more of our friends of the past disappear into Heaven above. Rest in peace, Charlie. We will meet again someday. Look for me from the Eastern shore. Let's renew our friendship once again my friend.
So so sorry for your loss,Sharon. Big hugs! 🫂
Sharon and family. Our deepest condolences and prayers. Many fond memories of Charlie in years past.
Sharon, sorry for your loss. Charlie will be missed
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