It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Melvin Burkes.  A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, March 9, 2024, at 12:00 PM in the The Winning Church located at .621 Walnut Street, Warner Robins GA, 31093.  Bishop Harbey B. Bee will serve as the eulogist. Interment Services will follow at Parkway Memorial Gardens located at720 Carl Vinson Parkway, Warner Robins, GA 31093. Mr. Burkes leaves to cherish his memories his loving and devoted wife, Mrs. Perlina Burkes; three loving children Baraba Ann Burkes, Shirley Jean Powell, Katrina Lanette Johnson, and a host of other relatives and friends. Public viewing will be held Friday, March 8, 2024, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Richard R. Robinson Funeral Home located at 4000 Russell Parkway, Warner Robins, GA 31088. Richard R Robinson Funeral Home & Cremation Services has charge of the arrangements.