Robert Burkes died Friday, February 29, 2008 in Summit at the age of 63. Robert Burkes was born Tuesday, February 27, 1945 in Baton Rouge, Lousianna, the son of Joe and Marguarite Bersurder Burkes. He worked as a Merchant Marine on an off shore oil rig. . Robert lived in Summit for 12 years moving from Baton Rouge, Louisianna. Survivors: Robert Burkes is survived by his 2 sons Robert Burkes, Jr and Anthony Burkes, Jr of Louisiana and his daughter Hope Burkes also of Louisiana. Preceded in Death by: He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral: Services for Robert E. Burkes of Summit, AR, will be Private.