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Official Obituary of

Mr. Robert Burks

October 31, 1948 ~ December 9, 2025 (age 77) 77 Years Old

Mr. Robert Burks Obituary

On behalf of the Management and Staff of Heavenly Gates Funeral Home, in conjunction with the Burks Family, we announce the celebration of life honoring Mr. Robert Burks

Mr. Burks will lie in state for visitation on Friday, December 19, 2025, between the hours of 11:00 am. - 4:30 p.m., at New Bethel Baptist Church in Shreveport, Louisiana.

The celebration of life will be held on Friday, December 19, 2025, between 4:30 to 6:00 pm, in the sanctuary of New Bethel Baptist Church, Shreveport, Louisiana.

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Services

Visitation

Friday
December 19, 2025
11:00 AM to 4:30 PM
New Bethel MBC
3300 Greenwood Rd
Shreveport, LA 71109

Celebration of Life

Friday
December 19, 2025
4:30 PM
New Bethel Baptist Church (Shreveport, Louisiana)