Kenneth Clark Burks

McMinnville, TN resident and Van Buren County, TN native Kenneth Clark Burks, age 84, was born September 1, 1941 and died November 14, 2025 at his residence following an extended illness.

A United States Army veteran, retired employee of Ben Lomand Telephone Cooperative, and Elder of Unity Church of Christ, he was the son of the late Isaac Mitchell and Stella Mai Carmack Burks. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by daughter, Rachael Burks; siblings, H.V. Burks, Bruce Burks, Jill Barns, Judy Capshaw and Tim Burks; sister-in-law, Marie (Charlie) Humphrey and brother-in-law, E. Wayne Prater.

He was married December 25, 1965 to Anna Sue Burks of the Daylight Community who survives. In addition to his wife, he is survived by sons, Jason Burks of Lascassas, TN and Matthew (Susan) Burks of the Daylight Community; grandchildren, Theo and Stella Burks of the Daylight Community; brothers, Eddie (Betty) Burks and Rickey (Lisa) Burks, both of McMinnville, TN; sisters, Nina (David) Hicks of Manchester, TN, Anna Sue Johnson of Dickson, TN, Teresa Campbell (Trent) and Linda (Steve) McGregor, both of McMinnville, TN; numerous nieces and nephews; brother-in-law, Donnie (Johnnie) Prater of Tracy City, TN and sisters-in-law, Patricia (Mike) Smartt and Mae Prater, both of the Daylight Community.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 16, 2025 in High’s Chapel with Ricky Burks officiating. Burial will follow at Unity Cemetery in Warren County, TN. Visitation will be Saturday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. until time of service at High’s.

Full military honors will be administered by VFW Post 5064 and American Legion Post 173.

Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com.

High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.