Family mourns fisherman who died in freezing New Brockton pond

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Family mourns fisherman who died in freezing New Brockton pond

NEW BROCKTON, Ala (WDHN) -- A Coffee County family is in shambles after a loved one tragically lost his life doing what he loved most. The family of Byron Burks described him as one of the most dependable people they've ever met. One who was full of life and attacked everyday head on. A former athlete for Elba high school, Burks always had a love for fishing and being out on the open waters, but his family never thought they would lose him to it…