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David Burkhart Obituary

David Paul Burkhart
August 20, 1950 - September 20, 2013
Warner Robins, GA- David Burkhart, 63, entered into rest on Friday, September 20, 2013.
Mr. Burkhart was born on August 20, 1950, in Reading, Pennsylvania. With pride and honor he served his country in the United States Air Force having fought during the Vietnam Conflict. Mr. Burkhart played guitar and had a love for music and the outdoors. He was a loving husband, father, and papa. His parents, LeRoy and Dorothy Burkhart and brothers, Thomas Burkhart and Paul Burkhart preceded him in death.
His memory will forever be treasured by his loving wife, Rhonda Burkhart; children, Stephanie Burch (Heath), Bonaire; Jessica Burkhart, Atlanta; and Ryan Burkhart, Warner Robins; grandchildren, Brody, Bryson and Brooks Burch and siblings, Donald Burkhart, Mary Weller, Joseph Burkhart; all from Reading Pennsylvania and Patricia Olson; Durand, Wisconsin.
Visitation will be Monday, September 23, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at McCullough Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 in the chapel of McCullough Funeral Home with interment following in Magnolia Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully suggests that donations be made to Serenity Hospice 1057 North. Houston Road, Warner Robins, Georgia 31093.
Go to www.mcculloughfh.com to sign the Online Registry for the family. McCullough Funeral Home and Crematory has charge of arrangements.

Published by The Telegraph on Sep. 22, 2013.
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Rhonda - Karen and I fell apart when we received the news today. Dave and I grew up together, went through so many good times they are to numerous to mention. He was best man at our wedding and always my best friend. It has been 4 years since we last talked. I always wanted you guys to stay here in Pa., but I knew his heart, as well as yours, was in Georgia. I still speak of him to this day. He will be greatly missed.I could keep you occupied for a week with the stories of growing up with Dave. Bless your heart and his memory.

Tom and Karen Smith
Sep 24, 2013
Mt. Penn (Reading), PA

Tom and Karen Smith

September 25, 2013

To Rhonda and family. Dave will always be a near and dear friend. Dave and I grew up and went to school together. He was always a gentleman and always had a smile on his face. Although we grew apart over the years, with you all in Georgia and Carla, Sean and I here in Pennsylvania, you have always been in our thoughts and prayers and will continue to be.

Michael Frazer

September 24, 2013

Rhonda & family,
I worked with Burkhart, he was a pleasure to be around, a serious trouble shooter in his field, a great conversationalist, most of all he was a family man. He will be missed, alot. May GOD BLESS and encourage you all in the coming days.

Jeff Cravey

September 24, 2013

To Rhonda and the Burkhart Family,
David was a very dear friend of mine, I worked with him as you know Rhonda for for several years in Plant Services, played softball together, and just enjoyed each other. He was a genuine person who was the same day in, day out and enjoyed life. We knew this was coming but its still a great void. But the thing we can be assured of is he is in no more pain, just did what we all have to do. But its still painfully. you and the family stay prayed up and one day you will see him again. My prayers are with you all

Jesse Williams

Jesse Williams

September 23, 2013

Rhonda, you and the kids are in our prayers. I hope you will find strength and peace from your treasured memories and in the fact Dave is in the arms of our Heavenly Father. God's blessings to all of you.

Melanie Griffiin

September 23, 2013

Rhonda, You and the family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Steve & Janet Scott

September 23, 2013

Rhonda, I am praying for you and your family!! I am so sorry for your loss.

Wendy Adams

September 23, 2013

2 Cor. 5:8. I have always believed that what Paul was saying in this verse and those around it is this. That to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. In other words when we pass from this life in an instant we will be present with God in heaven.

Michael Wilson

September 23, 2013

It was a please knowing and working with David he will be truly missed.God Bless his family. Remember earth has no sorry that heaven cannot heal.

September 23, 2013

To the Burkhart Family and friends:
Mr. David Burkhart was a fine gentleman who trained me years ago when we maintained the wiring and controls of heating ovens here at Robins AFB, Warner Robins, GA. My prayers go out to you for his return home. We will miss him. God bless him and all of you.

Abdul Luqman

September 23, 2013

David was one of the best in his field and has and will be truly missed.

Tony Harris

September 23, 2013

Rhonda,
I submitted the picture from back in our Motor Shop days because it shows how I will always remember my friend Dave. Even when he was talking about something serious you can still see a smile on his face. He was ALWAYS smiling. My heart goes out to you and your family. Dave will be missed.

Rick Ryals

September 23, 2013

Rhonda and the kids,

Brittany and I are praying for you guys. Dave was a great guy and awesome dad. Our families have known each other since I was in diapers and many a joyful memory has been shared. He will be missed.
Love you guys,

Brittany and Chris Kalejta

Chris and Brittany Kalejta

September 23, 2013

Dear Burkhart Family,
David (Burkhart)will be deeply missed,I worked with him on his last job before he retired. He was very helpful and he and I talked music and about coming to El Bronco for a gig that the band i was in at the time played. He grinned all evening. Miss you Burkhart.Rest my friend

Faron Mullis

September 23, 2013

September 23, 2013

Burkhart will be missed, we all called him Burkhart in the shop. If he started a conversation it could go on for an hour or longer..I will miss Burkhart...God Bless And Comfort Your Family.....

jeff wolfe

September 23, 2013

Rhonda and family
Im so sorry to hear about Dave and know that there are no words to make you feel any better. He was a good man and it was an honor to have known and worked with him. I hope all the memories you have of him will bring some sort of comfort in the days to come. Ill never forget his retirement ceremony and all the sweet things that you all told him…made us all cry. Many prayers and hugs to you and the family.

September 23, 2013

Burkhart Family,

"Psalm 116:15 Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints."

David always provided me with words wisdom, in trying times. Truly a Blessed Man, I'm a blessed person for knowing him.

Edgar Baker

September 23, 2013

Rhonda, Stephanie, Jessica and Ryan. My thoughts and prayers are with you all and the Grandbabies. My heart is heavy, I will forever miss my friend.

Cindy Jones

September 22, 2013

All our prayers.. Willis

September 22, 2013

rhonda, i met burkhart,(i called him only burkhart) thru eric pitzer and also work with him lastly at rafb,plant services. always cheerful guy,he would stop what he's doing to help you. then i met you(rhonda) at your house when burkhart ask me to take a look at his daughter's car. i did and that's when he introduced me to the little VW and the far out chevy van of the past.he replied it's a drag. i burst out laughing. burkhart,what a cool guy. earth holds no sorrows and pains that heaven cannot heal, that's why we strive forward,that's why we are winners....EJJ

ernest james

September 22, 2013

Rhonda,
So sorry for your loss. We had some great times when you guys would go to Panama City with us. Love and prayers from the kutay family. Anything we can do please feel free to call. Mark loved playing the guitar with Dave.

September 22, 2013

Rhonda,
So very Sorry to hear the news of Dave passing. Even though we have not seen each other in a long long time I will never forget all the Fun times we shared together . I will be thinking of you and your Family . God Bless

Nancy (Goulding ) Johnson

September 22, 2013

I will always remember David. He always had a smile on his face and never met a stranger. He will certainly be missed! Thoughts and prayers to all the family.

Cindi Farmer

September 22, 2013

So sorry for your lost Rhonda. I remember Dave from working on the autoclave and when you would cut Derek's hair at your house. Pat Roland Marsh

September 22, 2013

Dear Rhonda, Steph, Jessica, Ryan and family, Our hearts are with each of you for your great loss. Dave was certainly a fighter and what a great example that is for all of us. May you be rest assured that he is in no more pain and you will for sure see him again. We certainly enjoyed all the fun times we had together. Dave was certainly one sport model who brought smiles to all of us. Many prayers that God brings you strength through your sadness.

Kaye & Johnny

September 22, 2013

Rhonda and family---Although my good friend David has surely slipped free of his earthly bonds of humanity, his soul is now in total peace and rest in the awesome presence of our Creator and God. As his wife and soul-mate, your sorrow and pain is certainly immeasurable, and we will all miss him so much. But we will all see David again, and that is the hope that gives the strength to continue.

David and Ruby Dowd

September 22, 2013

He always greeted me with a smile and a hell-o, and that was greatly appreciated. RIP.

Wayne La Favor

September 22, 2013

Rhonda and family---Although my good friend David has surely slipped free of the earthly bonds of humanity, his soul is now in total peace and rest in the awesome presence of our Creator and God. As his wife and soul-mate, your sorrow and pain is immeasurable, but we will all see David again, and that is the hope that gives the strength to continue.

David and Ruby Dowd

September 22, 2013

My Dear Rhonda, Stephanie, Jessica and Ryan;
There are not of enough words of solace I can share with you right now. Just know that my thoughts and prayers are will you all. Dave was one of the nicest men I've ever known and one of the Best Dads around !!! Thank you God for giving us MEMORIES... I know the Memory of Dave will be CHERISHED FOREVER. Much Love and Big Hugs, Cherri

Cherri McDonald Engen

September 22, 2013

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