Henry Clay Burks, Jr., 73, of Belmont, passed away February 24, 2015 at the VA Hospital in Salisbury. He was born April 2, 1941 in Washington, DC, the son of the late Wilma and Henry Clay Burks, Sr. He leaves behind many friends. A funeral service will be held 11 am Saturday at Greene Funeral Service - South Chapel - 1503 S. York Rd., Gastonia. The family will receive friends 10 - 10:45 am prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be in VA National Cemetery, Salisbury. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.