Daryl Earl Burks, Sr.

December 19, 1966 - March 7, 2022

Daryl Earl Burks, Sr. was born in Orlando, Florida on December 19, 1966, to Marie Mills Burks and Lenton Earl Burks. At an early age he attended school in Orlando, Florida (Orange County Public Schools), where he graduated from Wymore Technical High School. Following graduation, Daryl decided that he wanted to serve his country by joining the United States Army and later enlisted into the United States Navy. Daryl adored his family, especially his four Kings (sons). There is nothing that he would not do for them. The bond that a father and son share is unique and unrivaled to all other bonds. A father is his son’s first hero, and no one can ever break that bond. He also took great pride in taking care of his mother and father whom he loved dearly. He was always there to help. Daryl was well known in the Orlando area and was affectionately called “Heavy D”. He loved and had a great passion for helping others and was always willing to lend a hand. On March 7, 2022 God called him from his earthly duties to his eternal resting place. He was preceded in death by his brother, Lenton Earl Burks, Jr. He leaves to cherish his precious memories to his Mother, Marie Mills Burks of Orlando, Florida; Father, Lenton Earl Burks, of Orlando, Florida; Children: Joshua Hammond (Brianne) of Orlando, Florida, Jeremy Hammond (Kimberly) of Orlando, Florida, Daryl Burks Jr. (Kourtney) of Orlando, Florida, and Ramsey Murphy of Orlando, Florida; 4 Grandchildren: Ky’Daria Turner, Tamya Burks, Jeremy Hammonds II, Jo’Siah Hammond, all from Orlando, Florida, Brothers: Patrick Burks of Apopka, Florida, Cory Aiken (Melquay) of ??Georgia, Tonquin Burks of Orlando Florida; Sisters: Lakeitha Rozier Williamson of Apopka, Florida, Netopia Williams of Apopka, Florida, Philithia Bagley (Chaz) of Orlando, Florida and a host of Nephews, Nieces, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and Friends.