Ray Kenneth Burks
August 17, 1960 ~ November 13, 2017
Ray Kenneth Burks
Ray Kenneth Burks, Born in Denver CO to Ray and Barbara Burks on August 17th 1960. Ray was lucky to find his soul mate in Jill Burks, married on September 28th 1996. Ray was a great brother to Kim Buxton and Karrie Ring and their spouses. Ray was a wonderful stepdad to Corey Childers and his wife Stacey Dion. He was Papa Ray to his much loved granddaughter Maddi Dion Childers.
Ray was a good friend to many and loved by everyone that knew him. He was a special man who will be missed by all who knew him.
He worked and retired for the Railroad and was a 3rd generation Railroad worker.
Ray enjoyed time with family and friends, camping, fishing and cooking. He loved to travel and enjoyed many trips to Lake Powell and Mexico. Ray was a die-hard Bronco Fan!
His ornery sense of humor will be missed by all.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, November 17, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Bullock Colonial Chapel in Englewood, Colorado.
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Honey Bunn I love you and will miss you so very much.
My big brother, my protector, my friend. I miss you terribly. Life without your guidance and advice and wonderful sense of humor is going to be Unbearable! Who is going to be able to call me a "Bitch face" and get away with it. I Love you to the Moon and beyond. Shine bright my Brother.
My little brother Raybo. You are my brother, best friend, and my light. I can't believe I have to face life without you. Your sense of humor, orneriness, and stubbornness is going to be missed. I love you Ray.
Ray and I were friends since the 6th grade. 1967. Loved him like a brother. I know his sisters and knew his mom and dad. Such a wonderful family.
I will miss him. Texting back and forth on game day…Bronco parties.
Jill found a wonderful man when she found him. So mild mannered.
Condolences to all. I am so sorry for your loss.
Ray was a wonderful, fun, loving, life long friend. He will be missed by so many. Words cannot express our feelings of his passing. We love you Ray Burks Jr. Many prayers to Jill, Karrie & Kim all all the family.
Path& Laura
I'll miss you so much Uncle Ray. You were such a good man as well as being the best funny uncle growing up. You always put a smile on mine and Tyson's faces. My thoughts and prayers go to Jill and the family during this devastating loss. You will be very missed and loved forever uncle. Love you – Challey&Family
My dear BFF, Jill… I am very sorry to learn of this loss. You and Ray were so good together ~ I know you will miss him terribly. Prayers for you and your family as you learn to find your way without him, remember his love lives on in your heart. ((hugs)) Jen
I was so shocked to hear of Ray's passing and sorry that I didn't keep up with him like I should have. I grew up with the Burks and have so many wonderful memories of our time together. Ray was taken from this world way to soon and he will be missed terribly. He is at peace now with no pain and will always be with each and everyone of us. I know your pain of losing a brother, but cherish all the wonderful memories you have of your time with Ray. Say hello to Clarko and Mom Elaine. Thoughts and prayers to your family as they stumble through life without you!!!
I've never had the pleasure of meeting Ray. I've sure heard many things about him over the years from Aunt Nola .
I've heard about his cooking skills and the big dinners, his kindness to Jill, and her family, that he had lots & lots of friends. That last part was a quote. I'm sure sorry for the loss of this great man. My thoughts & best wishes to all of his family and friends