Hardy Burks

Hardy Glenn Burks, 79, of Safford, passed away after his long battle with cancer on October 26, 2019. He was born in Paris, Texas to parents Eugene Edward Burks & Doris Emiline Mazy Burks. His siblings are Shirley Jean, Wanda Lou and Patsy Jane Burks. Hardy joined the U.S. Marine Corps and was honorably discharged in 1963. After returning from the military, he began working in the communication industry, later becoming a manager. He was blessed with two children, Christine Lee & Noel Hardy Burks. Hardy enjoyed bicycling, doing handy work of all kinds and feeding birds. He was full of energy and always willing to help his neighbors and any one in need, especially those who were less fortunate. Hardy loved to serve others in any way he could. He is survived by his daughter Christine Lee Burks and his son Noel Hardy Burks, his siblings Shirley Jean Burks Clark and Patsy Jane Burks Mattevi, three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Hardy is preceded in death by his parents Doris Emiline Mazy Burks and Eugene Edward Burks and his sister Wand Lou Burks DeLong. No services are planned at this time.