Arnold Ralph Burk, 85, of Mount Vernon, passed away at 12:50 P.M., Thursday, March 12, at is home in Mount Vernon, with his family by his side. Graveside Service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Sunday, March 15, at South Hickory Hill Cemetery in McClellan Township, Jefferson County, with Chaplain Ernie Collins & Elijah Burk officiating. Burial will follow at South Hickory Hill Cemetery in McClellan Township, Jefferson County, . Members of Mount Vernon American Legion Post #141 will conduct Full Military Honors at the cemetery. Friends of the Arnold Ralph Burk Family may call from 5 to 8:00 P.M. Saturday, March 14, at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon. For those who wish, memorials may be given to American Diabetes Association or to American Cancer Society in Memory of Arnold Ralph Burk and will be accepted at the funeral home or may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, 62864. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Hughey Funeral Home where you may call (618) 242-3348 or visit www.hugheyfh.com for further information or to send online condolences.