Burks, Jack 1932-2024 Plattsburg, Mo.

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PLATTSBURG, Mo. – Jack Burks, 91 of Plattsburg, Missouri, died Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Oakridge Care Facility, in Plattsburg.

Jack was born on Aug. 23, 1932, in Maryville, Missouri, to Russell Burks and Myrtle (Frazee) Burks.

Jack was a graduate of Bethany High School. He attended college at Northwest Missouri State University with a degree in Education, and served in the military. Jack continued his education with a master’s degree from Central Missouri State University in School Administration.

He worked in education for 40 years as a teacher and school superintendent before retiring. He also worked in the ministry field while still teaching for over 20 years.

Jack married Dixie Burks Aug. 10, 1952.

He was a member of the Gower Christian Church, Missouri Retired Teachers Association, and Missouri State Teacher Association where he served as President from 1982-1983.

He was preceded in death by his parents, infant brother, and wife, Dixie, of 69 years.

Survivors include his son, Jerry Burks, of Wathena, Kansas; daughter, Betty Campbell, of Gower, Missouri; grandchildren, Jackie (Jeremy) Lacy, Maryville, Brandon (Katherine) Campbell, Gladstone, Missouri, Bryan (Erin) Burks, Peculiar, Missouri, Brady (Andrea) Burks, Lebanon, Kansas, Brennen (Hannah) Burks, Manhattan, Kansas, and Breanne (Hayden) Cross, Baileyville, Kansas; 12 great-grandchildren; sister, Jeannine Long, Guthrie, Oklahoma; and two nieces and nephew.

Farewell Services 11 a.m. Friday, April 26, 2024, Bailey and Cox Family Funeral Service. Interment Allen Cemetery. The family will receive friends 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, Bailey and Cox Family Funeral Service. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to the Plattsburg Senior Center, Plattsburg Food Pantry, or the Gower Christian Church.

Online guest book and obituary at www.baileycox.com. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.