Frank & Bright Funeral Home

Charlie Burk

Oct 29th, 1940 - Apr 12th, 2023

      Charles W. Burk, age 82, of Flora, Illinois, passed away early Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at his home.

      He was born October 29, 1940, in Wheeler, the son of Hallie D. and Gwen (Freeman) Burk.  He was united in marriage to Sharon Elaine Henson in January of 1991, in Fernandina Beach, Florida and together they have shared 32 wedding anniversaries.

      Charlie worked for Ashland Oil, retiring after many years as a Tri-State Supervisor.  He later worked as a Field Supervisor for RWCI and drove a truck for McDaniel Transit and Nutrien Ag Solutions.  Charlie was a fearless adventure seeker and enjoyed time spent trail riding on motorcycles.  He had raced Enduro and Motorcross many places in the past, including at Charley Brown Park in Flora.  He enjoyed riding his motorcycle with friends, often traveling to Moab, Utah.  In recent years he enjoyed attending Bluegrass Festivals.  He was of the Methodist faith.     

      He is survived by his wife: Sharon Burk of Flora; a son: Jason (Jaclyn) Lauderback of Naperville; 2 grandchildren: Chloe and Parker Lauderback of Naperville; 2 brothers: Jack (Judy) Burk of Fernandina Beach, Florida, and Sam (Judy) Burk of O’Fallon; and a brother-in-law: Phil (Kathy) Henson of Flora.

      He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter: Stacy Burk.

      A Memorial Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, April 21, 2023, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora.  Memorial donations are suggested to Clay County Health Department or Clay County Hospice and will be accepted through the funeral home.  To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com