James Alexander Burks, Sr., 81, of Appomattox passed away on Monday, November 14, 2022, at Runk and Pratt at Forest. He was the husband of the late Cecil Faye Robertson Burks.

Born in Buckingham County on December 14, 1940, he was the son of the late Albert C. Burks and Elsie Bryant Burks. He retired as a superintendent at Whitehurst Paving after 48 years of service. James loved hunting and fishing at his family home place and enjoyed family gatherings.

He is survived by two grandsons, J.B. Burks and wife, Megan, and Matt Burks and Aquita Hancock; daughter-in-law, Alice Faye Franklin Burks; four great-grandchildren, Alexi Emerson Burks, Hailey Nicole Burks, Kaylee Marie Burks, and Destiny C. Lawson; sisters, Gertrude B. Eagle, and Linda B. Totty all of Appomattox; brother, Bernard Burks of Gladstone; brother-in-law, Randall "Joe" Robertson; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his son, James A. Burks, Jr; three sisters, Gloria McCormick, Hazel Tyree, and Betty McCready; and two brothers, Melvin Burks, and Al Burks.

A funeral service will be held 2 pm, Sunday, November 20, 2022, at New Hope Baptist Church with Pastor Jerry Childress officiating. Burial will follow in the church Cemetery.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church and other times at Alice Faye's house, 6395 Old Courthouse Rd, Appomattox, VA 24522.

Those wishing to make memorials please consider donating to Appomattox Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 894, Appomattox, VA 24522.

The family would like to give a special thank you to the staff of Runk and Pratt and hospice nurse Alice for their care of James.