Harold J. Burks of McKinney, Texas, passed away on February 25, 2025, at the age of 88. He was born on February 26, 1936, to J. Lee Burks and Ola (Thorp) Burks in Dulaney, Texas.

After graduating from Farmersville High School, Harold started his career at Dallas Power & Light Company.  This career was briefly interrupted when he was drafted into the United States Army in 1958, where he served in Augsburg, Germany.  When he returned, he resumed his position with DP&L and later earned his bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering at the University of Texas at Arlington.  He was very proud to eventually obtain his Texas Professional Engineering License.

Harold married Johnette Earle in 1968. As a devoted member of Meadows Baptist Church in Plano, Texas, Harold was known for his unwavering faith in his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. His generosity and mischievous sense of humor will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of loving and knowing him.

Harold is preceded in death by his parents, as well as his wife, Johnette.  He is survived by his daughters, Kim Burks and Karen Ethridge (Russell); grandson, Matthew Ethridge; sisters, Janette Coffman and Betty Grimes (Joe); six nieces and nephews; two granddogs.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 3, 2025, at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Chapel, 2525 Central Expressway North, Allen, Texas 75013. After the service, a recorded video will be available for viewing on Harold’s obituary page. Following the service, a committal service will be held at I.O.O.F. Cemetery, 333 County Road 557, Farmersville, Texas. 

The family will receive friends during a visitation on Sunday afternoon from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home.