Kenneth Burkhart Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

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Knoxville, Tennessee

BURKHART, KENNETH (KEN), age 89, of Knoxville, passed away 2:45 p.m. Wednesday December 29, 2004.

Mr. Burkhart was a member of First Church of Christ Scientist, and a National League Baseball player with the St. Louis Cardinals, playing in the 1946 World Series. He was Also a National League Umpire for 17 years, and retired in 1973. Mr. Burkhart was a member of the Knoxville and the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame, and preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Ward Burkhart.

Survivors: Daughters and Sons-in-law, Janet and Conrad Mershon of Georgia, Karen and Don Layton of Florida, Linda Burkhart-Jordan and husband Mark of Georgia, and Daughter, Gayle Burkhart of Florida; Son and Daughter-in-law, William and Shirley Burkhart of Kansas; special friend, Eula Tassey of Knoxville.

Funeral services will be 8:00 p.m. Friday at Stevens Mortuary Chapel with Ms. Deborah Chew officiating. The family and friends will meet at Stevens Mortuary at 1:15 p.m. Sunday and go in procession to Woodlawn Cemetery for graveside services and interment at 2:00 p.m. Pallbearers: Jerry Tilson, Chuck Cavalaris, Ed Lawson, John Chew, Leonard Robbins, and George Lott.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday at Stevens Mortuary, Oglewood Avenue at Broadway.

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I was saddened to hear of Uncle Ken's death. I remember happy times as a youngster playing at his house with Janet and Karen and the Eippert boys. I saw him about 6 years ago when my father was ill and in the hospital in Jefferson City. I send my prayers and concern to family and friends.

I would love to hear from my cousins and am including my email address for possible contact. We are in Florida for winter months and spend the rest at of the year at Rt. 1, Box 1164, Golden,...

Carol Burkhart Furtwengler

January 04, 2005 | Bonita Springs, FL

Offering condolences to the immediate family as I remember enjoyable family holiday visits with my brother-in-law Ken.

Joan Cline

January 04, 2005 | New Market, TN

I was saddened to hear of Uncle Ken's passing. I will keep those closest to him in my prayers.

Laura Burkhart Simonson

January 02, 2005 | Raleigh, NC

There is a void in my heart at the passing of Ken Burkhart. He was a very special friend, kind hearted, and sharing. He will be greatly missed.

Janice Clark

December 31, 2004 | Knoxville, TN

Offering our deepest condolences during this time.

The Staff of Stevens Mortuary

December 30, 2004 | Knoxville, TN

Kenneth "Ken" Burkhart

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