Carl David Burks, 68 of Laurel, MS passed away Sunday, April 2, 2023, at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, MS. He was born Thursday, December 9, 1954, in Crossett, Arkansas.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, from 10:00AM until 11:00AM at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Laurel. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at 11:00AM at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Laurel in Laurel, MS. Bro. Shawn Wiebers and Bro. Kenny McMinn will officiate.

Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Laurel is in charge of arrangements. 601-649-3342.

Carl was raised in Fountain Hill, Arkansas; after graduating from Fountain Hill High School, he attended the University of Arkansas at Monticello where he earned a BS degree in Forestry, and   met the love of his life, Sharon Temple. He worked for Georgia Pacific in Eldorado, Arkansas which led them to being transferred to Laurel, Mississippi in 1986. Carl and Sharon were active members of Life Church. Carl's love for his family, dedication to his church family and friends will be greatly missed.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Madeline Burks; sister-in-law, Marty Burks.

Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Sharon Temple Burks; son, Nick Burks; daughter, Heather Burks (Xavier January); brothers, Robert Burks and Mack Burks (Sue); sister, Betty Helmbeck (Bob); and host of nieces and nephews.; his Fur baby, Bubba Burks.

The family has requested that in lieu of flowers donations be made to Life Church general fund.

Life Church 5021 US- 84, Laurel, MS 39443

An online guestbook may be signed at www.colonialchapellaurel.com