Order ofService 
Saturday, February 26, 2011 1:00P.M 
Reverend Richard Wmn, Officiating 
 
Processional and Final Glimpse 
 
Prelude 
 
Soft Music 
 
Song 
 
Reverend Johnny Allen 
 
Scriptures Old Testament New Testament 
 
Lord's Prayer 
 
Obituary (Read SilentlJ1 
 
Remarks/Reflections (Three Minutes please) 
 
Eulogy 
 
Reverend Richard Wmn 
 
Acknowledgements 
 
Recessional 
 
Interment Kennedy Memorial Gardens 
Ellenwood, Georgia 
lJWlast 
Wood Stream Subdivision 4970 Portsmouth Court Lithonia, Georgia 30038 
 
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Nephews and Friends 
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Nieces and Friends 
)f.c~nowfeaaements Jesus promised us they who mourned would be comforted in the hours of bereavement. This has been fulfilled by our Lord who gave us such wonderful friends and neighbors. Your cards of sympathy, telegrams, food, service and your calls were truly appreciated. For all these things we say thank you. 
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Sunrise: :M.arcli 16, 1942 Sunset: Pe6ruary 19, 2011 
 
 In Loving :M.emory :M.r. }f{vin (J)ewitt CJ3ur~ 
Mr. Alvin Dewitt Burks was born to the late Walt (Roberta) 
Burks on March 16, 1942 in Tallassee, Alabama, where he attended Public Schools. He then later became a Professional 
Semi Driver. 
He leaves to cherish his precious memories, former wife of 
twenty-five years, Ms. Margaret Ann Burks from this union four 
children were born: Kyle (Lynyea) Burks of Los Angeles, California, Travis (Latonia) Burks of McDonough, Georgia, Sharon Burks of Atlanta, Georgia and AL Dewnen Burks of Jonesboro, Georgia; eight grandchildren, Travis Burks, Kayla 
Denise Hogan, Lekaria Shanece Fulton, Marshauna Trancee 
Burks, Orristian Emanuel Brown, Jalen Tavon Brown, Bryce Amari Burks and Lauren Lynyea Burks; three brothers, Billy (Loretta) Burks of Birmingham, Alabama, Roland Hayes and Johnny Houston Burks of Boston, Massachusetts. Preceded in death were brothers, James Burks and Douglas Burks. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 
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