Hoke S. Burnside

Hoke met his best friend and soul mate, Mary Elizabeth Patrick, when he was discharged from the Marines in 1952. They married on December 25, 1953 in Jackson, Mississippi at Parkway Baptist Church by Dr. G. Norman Price.

He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years Liz Burnside, sisters, Felton Bullock, Anthy Burnside, Ethel Burnside, Kathleen Davis, Claudette Blanton, Elaine Parrish, Evelyn Thames, and brother, T C Burnside.

He is survived by his 4 children: Tim Burnside of Houston, Texas, Tom Burnside and wife Anna Ganoa of Romeoville, Illinois, Lisha Hendrix and husband Craig of Cypress, Texas, and Cheryl Parker of Houston, Texas; grandsons, Bryson Hendrix (wife Sara), Michael Parker (wife Lexi), Ethan Hendrix and Dylan Burnside, daughter-in-law Karen Burnside, brother Carter Burnside (wife Frances), sisters, Patsy Patrick, Norma Davis, and sister-in-law Ruth Burnside.

Hoke was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and attained the rank of Technical Sergeant in 1952. He was proud to be a Marine and served his country with devotion and patriotism for thirteen years. He participated in the Asiatic–Pacific Campaign (World War II), including the capture and defense of Guadalcanal, the consolidation of Southern Solomons, the Iwo Jima Operation, and participated in operations against enemy forces in the Korean Conflict. He received numerous awards and commendations throughout his military career for his outstanding service to our country.

After retiring from the lumberyard industry in his mid-sixties, he and Liz became foster parents and ultimately worked at the Baptist Children’s Village in Clinton, Mississippi. They returned to Houston, Texas when their first grandchild was born where he remained with his family until his death.

Hoke loved the Lord and his family with all his heart and was a long-time member of Westway Baptist Church. His favorite pastime was spending time with his kids and grandkids, to whom he was fiercely loyal.

Our dad was a kind and loving man, a war hero, and an inspiration to all whose path he crossed. His legacy will live on through his family.