Tragic Freak Accident Kills Bronc Rider
In Lubbock, Texas, a tragic rodeo accident at the West Texas Fair & Rodeo in Abilene claimed the life of a local bronc rider, Skee Burkes. The 26-year-old’s family is now sharing his story and their plans to honor his legacy by helping others in the rodeo community. Skee Burkes was thrown from a horse on September 9 and succumbed to his injuries. His mother, Dee Ann Littlefield, remembers him as an oilfield supervisor, a …