Eric "Big Easy", worked for Pat Sammons Trucking, Dunbar Security Service, Tate Tour Bus Driver, attended Shelby State Community College and was a member of Greater Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church in Memphis, TN.
Survivors include his parents, Earston and Myrtle Harris Burks of Memphis, TN; one daughter, Bianca L. Burks; one step daughter, Lakenya Brown; one son, Joshua Burks; one step son, Jonathan West, all of Memphis; his sisters, Gwendolyn White (Lee), Michelle Burks-Green (Jason), nephews, Kenyen Green, Christopher White and Quinton Burks; a host of great nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Condolences(5)
Michelle Burks-Green
Memphis, TN Friday, June 21, 2013 Eric, I miss you dearly. It's been almost four years since GOD called you home. I love you just as much now as I did back then. Loving you forever and always- your Lil sis:) RILANITA MILLER-WHITE
MONTICELLO, AR Saturday, December 19, 2009 PLEASE KNOW THAT MY HEART AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY DURING THIS TRYING TIME. LOOK TO THE HILLS FOR COURAGE. PLEASE BE BLESSED.Karen Binns
monticello, AR Thursday, December 17, 2009 My prayers are with the family. I pray that the good Lord will continue to comfort you all, as only he can. Just ask and you receive the strength you need to get through this. Eric was not only my classmate but also my cousin. I will miss him very much. I still remember those fun times we had growing up on Vinegar Hill. I deeply regret that I didn't get a chance to see him during our 25th class reunion.Steve Wells
Udall, KS Wednesday, December 16, 2009 Our thoughts and prayers are with Eric's family.Steve Wells and Family.
Eric Collier
Turnersville, NJ Monday, December 14, 2009 It was a shock to hear about Eric's untimely death. Please accept our condolences for you loss. he wasa great person.
Eric Collier & Family