George R. Burks, 81, a longtime resident of Monon, passed away at 12:30 a.m. Tuesday September 23, 2014 at his home. He was born June 6, 1933 in Monon to the late Wilbur and Sylvia (Simpson) Burks and attended Monon and Chalmers schools. Mr. Burks was a honorably discharged veteran of the United States Marine Corp and served during the Korean Conflict. His marriage was to Ruth Melton on November 19, 1972 in Monticello. She survives. George worked for Fairfield Manufacturing as a machine operator for many years, for Monon Trailer in assembly and Kaiser Ag Chemicals of Francesville. He retired from Farm Bureau Co-op also of Francesville. He was a member of the Monticello Masonic Lodge, a former member of the Monon Eagles Lodge and member of the Monticello Coon Club. An avid coon hunter he also enjoyed playing cards and helping his grandchildren with 4-H. Surviving with his wife Ruth are two daughters, Pat and Carmen Crawford, both of Monon; a son, Wally Crawford (wife: Janene) of Monon; a brother, Ronald Burks (wife: Linda) of Monon and two sisters, Marjorie DeVault of Chalmers and Carolyn Sue Dunn of Spring Lake, NC. George loved spending time with his family, especially his 7 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death with his parents are two brothers, Robert and Russell Burks and a sister, JoAnn Hughes. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 27, 2014 at Clapper Family Funeral Home of Monon; Rev. Alvin Smith to officiate. Interment to follow in Monon Cemetery. Share memories and online condolences at www.clapperfuneralservices.com