Barney Lynchfield Burks

Barney Lynchfield Burks of Lexington, NC passed away on December 3, 2025.

He was born February 22, 1941, in Covington, VA. He was preceded in death by his parents, C. Watson Burks and Helen Burks Logwood and also his brother Fredrick C. Burks.

He is survived by two children, David L. Burks and Lana S. Smith of High Point, NC and Lexington, NC respectfully, two grandchildren, Emma Grace Burks and Drew Patrick Smith, of High Point, one niece, Shannon Burks Sweeney, (Andrew) and two great nieces, Kayla and Margaret Sweeney, both of Jacksonville, FL. Barney loved his family very much.

Barney was in sales and sales management most of his work life. Before retiring he was a security assistant in the VA Beach City School System for 12 years. He loved those children.

Mr. Burks was a 1958 graduate of James A. Gray High School and then attended Greenbrier Military School in Lewisburg, WV, for 1 year on a football scholarship. He graduated from High Point College in 1964. In 1975 he received his Masters Degree in Political Science from East Tennessee State University, under the GI Bill.

Barney was in the US Navy Reserve for 6 years, 2 years of active duty.

Mr. Burks was a member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Bedford, VA, his father and mother’s home church. He was also a member of Lebanon United Methodist Church in High Point, NC.

No services are planned at this time.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to St. Thomas Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 695, Bedford, VA 24523, for the church building fund.

Wright Funerals-Cremations, High Point is in charge of arrangements.