Wayne Burkes | |
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| Commissioner for the Mississippi Transportation Commission for the Central District | |
| In office 1989–1998 | |
| Preceded by | Sam Waggoner |
| Succeeded by | Dick Hall |
| Member of the Mississippi Senate from the 29th district | |
| In office January 1980 – 1989 | |
| Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 31-I district | |
| In office January 1976 – January 1980 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 26, 1929 Neshoba County, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | May 5, 2020 (aged 90) Kosciusko, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican Party (from 1995) |
| Other political affiliations | Democratic Party (before 1995) |
Wayne Oliver Burkes (December 6, 1929 – May 5, 2020) was an American politician, Baptist minister, and military officer.