Mr. Larry William Burk, Jr., 61, of Lake City, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 19, 2022 after a brief illness. He was born in Warren, Ohio on May 30, 1960 to the late Larry William Burk, Sr. and Margaret Louis Kramer Burk. He has made the Live Oak area his home most of his life, only recently moving to Lake City a little over 5 years ago. He was a Chef for over 40 plus years, working for Kens, The Brown Lantern, SOS Café, Sheryl's Buffet, and even was the Manager for The Golden Corral in Live Oak. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, was an avid Florida Gator Fan, Dallas Cowboy Fan, and a sport enthusiast. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Richard and Michael Burk.

He is survived by his children; Kimberly Ranck (Allen) of Live Oak, Dustin Burk (Jenny) of Wellborn and Samantha McLeod (Marc) of Lake City; brothers, Anthony Burk of Warren, OH, Gary Burk (Leigh) of Cortland, OH and Frank Burk (Renee) of Niles, OH. Six grandchildren, Abigail, Hayden, Jacob, Sophie, Owen and Madelynn along with numerous cousins, nieces and nephews also survive.

He is also survived by the mothers of his children Danna Woodham and Donna Reed.

A celebration of life service for Mr. Burk will be conducted on the 26th of February at 2pm at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park. A small gathering for friends and family will be held after services. Cremation arrangements are under the direction and care of GATEWAY-FOREST LAWN FUNERAL HOME.