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Submitted: 11/5/12 • Approved: 11/5/12 • Last Updated: 11/8/12 • R778067-G0-S3
1857 - June 21 1933
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Benton County Herald
Thursday, June 22, 1933
BURKS, Bennett T. - Bennett T. Burks, prominent merchant of Bentonville, passed away at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 21st, 1933 at his home here in Bentonville following an illness of hardening of the arteries and kidney trouble. Mr. Burks was born in Logan County, Kentucky and moved to Bentonville in 1885. Shortly after moving here he worked in the mercantile store for Col. W.A. Terry, later becoming a partner in the Bentonville Mercantile Company. After a few years in that firm he entered into a partnership in the dry goods business with Mr. Terry under the name of Terry & Burks. Then he retired from business for a few years, until September 1st, 1907 at which time he went into the dry goods business with W.T. Dudley and organized the firm of Burks & Dudley, being associated with Mr. Dudley at the time of his death. Mr. Burks' death marks the passing of another one of Bentonville's most highly respected citizens. He was a faithful member of the Christian Church; always active in church work and leaves many friends to mourn his death. He was married to Miss Ella Newton of Benton in 1904 and was married the second time to Miss Margaret Moody the 25th of October 1916. Besides his wife he is survived by one sister, Mrs. W.T. Dudley, and one brother, W.A. Burks, both of Bentonville. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon, June 23rd in the Christian Church of Bentonville at 3 o'clock, in charge of the Rev. J.M. Smith, pastor of the Christian Church, assisted by the Rev. W.E. White, pastor of the Baptist Church. Interment will be made in the city cemetery following the services.
*Obituary
Benton County Record & Democrat & Sun
Thursday, June 22, 1933
Bennett T. Burks, aged 74 years, widely known business man, member of a pioneer family, died at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 21, 1933 after a week's illness. Death was due to a complication of diseases. Mr. Burks, senior partner in the Bentonville Cash Store, was stricken in the store last Wednesday when he collapsed. Hardening of the arteries, Bright's disease and other complications are said to have caused his death. His heart was normal. Gradually becoming weaker he was removed to the Maude Young hospital Tuesday where he could have better care. Yesterday he became worse and the end was thought to be near. Mr. Burks was born in Barron County, Kentucky in 1859. He was the son of A.L. and Sallie Terry Burks. He came to Bentonville when a young man. Later he married Miss Margaret Moody. About 40 years ago Mr. Burks and his brother-in-law, W.T. Dudley, established the Bentonville Cash Store which has been in continuous business since that time. Mr. Burks was a member of the Christian Church, an upright business man and although of a retiring disposition had many, many friends all over the county. Besides his widow, Mrs. Margaret Burks, he is survived by a brother, W. Arthur Burks, and a sister, Mrs. W.T. Dudley, all of Bentonville. Funeral services will be held at the First Christian Church Friday {tomorrow} afternoon at three o'clock.
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