He was a graduate of Austin High School and attended Texas Western and The University of Texas.
Working in Austin for many years, L.J. and his wife, Marge, founded Burks Reproduction and Supply in 1969. It is still going strong today as Burks Digital Reprographics.
L.J. was a long time member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, serving on many boards over the years as well as membership in many as Associations. L.J. conducted himself in an honest and professional manner in business and everyday life. He loved scouting, little league baseball, city softball. He often delighted in helping umpires and referees make the right calls. His many nephews and nieces found him to be the "Fun Uncle". Later in life he played golf several times a week, making new friends along the way.
Finding love with Marge for 63 years, they went through life always together. L.J. is survived by Marge, his wife; son Kevin and his wife Joanne; grandchildren Kevin Jr. and Alexandra; sister Connie Speir; brother J Burks and his wife Ruthie; and brother in law Earl Putnam. Along with many nieces and nephews numerous other relatives and a large number of friends.
He passed on to Gods glory on August 19th He was preceded in death by his parents, Adie Lou Speir and Luther Burks and his sister Thelma Dean Putnam.
There will be a visitation with family and friends at Weed-Corley-Fish North Chapel, 3125 North Lamar 5-7 PM Friday August 21st. Funeral services will be held Saturday August 22nd at 10:00 AM at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1500 W. Anderson Lane. Interment will follow at Austin Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in L.J.'s memory to Redeemer Lutheran Church Building Fund, 1500 W. Anderson Lane Austin, Texas 78757.
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