James “Jim” Sherman Burks, age 79, passed away Monday, February 14, 2022, at Ruby Memorial Hospital.

Visitation and funeral service will take place at Lantz Funeral Home in Buckeye Sunday, February 20.

Visitation will be held from noon to 2 p.m. with a celebration of Jim’s life at 2 p.m.

Per his request, his ashes will be scattered over his farm, Windy Hill Quarter Horses, at a later date

Due to COVID, the family requests masks be worn at the visitation and service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Jim’s honor be made to the Pocahontas County 4-H Leaders Association, 900 East 10^th Avenue, Marlinton, WV 24954, or the Pocahontas County Saddle Club, 709 Second Avenue, Marlinton, WV, 24954.

Online condolences may be shared at Lantzfuneralhome.com