James “Jim” William Burk
James “Jim” William Burk, 77, of Ringgold, Georgia, departed life on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on March 1, 1947, in Dalton, a son of the late Lloyd Burk and Novella Wynn Norris. He was also preceded in death by his brother Billy Taylor. He proudly served 22 years in the United States Army.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Brenda Sue Chasteen Burk of the residence; son and daughter-in-law, James and Angela Burk of Athens, Tn.; daughter, Sandy Burk of Ringgold; brother, Mike Halfpenny and Pam Gordon of Mulberry, Fl.; grandchildren, Lillie Putnam, of Dalton, Shane and Stasha Putnam of Athens, Tn., Dylan Burk of Atlanta, Marleigh Rogers of Cleveland, Tn., Fiona Green, Dakota Green of Athens, Tn., Emma and Devon Harper of Texas; several special nieces and nephews.
Service to celebrate the life of Mr. James “Jim” William Burk will be held on Thursday, March 28, at 10 a.m. from the Ponders Melrose Chapel with Reverend Wayne Chasteen and Reverend Eddie Chasteen officiating. Interment will follow at 12:30 p.m. in the Chattanooga National Cemetery. Christopher Davis, Joshua Davis, Blake Chasteen, Brandon Goble, Josh Bearden, and Jesse Ledford proudly serving as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5-9 p.m. on Wednesday.
Arrangements are by Ponders Melrose Chapel, 138 Melrose Drive, Dalton, Ga. 30721, 706 226-4002, www.selectedindependentfuneralhomes.org.