BURKHALTER, Kyle Kyle Hendry Burkhalter, 31, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2014 in Duluth, Georgia. Kyle was a kind son, loving brother, and an amazing friend with a big heart. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia on June 28, 1983. He grew up in Sandy Springs where he attended North Springs High School and graduated from The Cottage School. Kyle worked as a restaurant manager for several T.G. I. Friday's in the Atlanta area, where his charismatic charm and handsome smile created friendships with co-workers and customers. His talent and ability to serve with a smile, and his "flair," or juggling, behind the bar impressed all who watched. He truly had a soul that was loved by everyone who met him. When his brother Matt gave up on learning the guitar, Kyle picked it up and never put it down. His abilities were amazing, and he played and wrote music constantly. Kyle and his father, Swint, enjoyed many hunting and golfing excursions together. They also shared a common interest in everything Georgia Tech. Recently, Kyle found a love of cooking, which he picked up from his mother, Mary Jane. From his parents: "Thirty one years ago we prayed to the Lord for another baby. He answered our prayers, with the precious gift of Kyle. We loved him dearly for thirty one years, and he knew it. He has now returned to the Lord where there is no more sorrow or weeping. He is whole again. We praise the Lord and thank him for our time we shared with Kyle. 'The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away. Blessed be the name of the Lord.'" Kyle is preceded in death by his grandfather, Mr. John L. Yates of Savannah, and is survived by his grandmother Mrs. John L. Yates of Savannah, his parents Swinton and Mary Jane Burkhalter of Jasper, GA, his brothers, Matt Burkhalter of Atlanta, and Swint (Leslie) Burkhalter, III of Millersville, MD, niece Lindsay and nephew John, and many friends, aunts, uncles and cousins. A service celebrating Kyle's life will be held on Friday, November 14, at 11 a.m. at The Church of The Apostles, 3585 Northside Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30327. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to one of the following organizations: Leading The Way with Dr. Michael Youssef, The Wears Valley Ranch, or Atlanta Music Project.

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution from Nov. 11 to Nov. 12, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Kyle BURKHALTER

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57 Entries

Nicholas Pettway

June 9, 2024

Miss you brother life hasn´t been the same without you here with us

Matt

November 14, 2022

Miss you every day, buddy

H S

November 26, 2018

Hey Pal, just found this as I was casually searching you to get back in touch after all these years. I'm so sad to see this. I'll always think fondly of you and remember how kind you were to everyone. Rest well.

March 14, 2017

Missing you always

March 14, 2017

❤

November 26, 2015

Today I am Thankful for the memories I have to hold onto.

Nikki Mure

November 13, 2015

Thinking of you lots this week Kyle, miss you!

June 28, 2015

Happy Birthday, Kyle. Miss you every day!!

Nick Pettway

November 15, 2014

We love you Kyle. You will be miss by many. I will continue to pray for your mom,brothers and dad. If only you would have seen the turn out at your service. Continue to watch over your family and show them guidance during this difficult time. I know your at peace and I'm at peace. When I look up to the sky I think of you. I love you brother you were an amazing friend.

lady c

November 14, 2014

U r TGI Fridays Family love and will miss you.. # Alpharetta. .RIP.. may we all accept Jesus Christ as our PERSONAL Savior. .

Morgan Keeble

November 14, 2014

You were a light in my life and will forever be in my heart. My thoughts and prayers are will all of those who are mourning the loss of you. It is a deep loss that can only be filled with love and understanding, hopefully one day we all have that. I do know our hearts only wish for you to be at peace now. Love you to the moon and back.

Morgan Childers

November 14, 2014

Swint, Mary Jane, and Matt,

I am so sorry to hear of Kyle's passing. My heart aches for you all during this difficult time as I cannot imagine the pain you must be feeling. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sending you lots of family love from a far.

Love,
Morgan

Joan, Liza, Larry & Suzanna Mackey

November 13, 2014

To the family, We met Kyle through TGI Fridays and it was a privilege. He was a warmhearted and kind person. We are all better off for having known him. Take comfort in knowing that his soul is among the angels where he will find peace and comfort. His loss will be felt by all who knew him.

Zach & Melanie Frady

November 13, 2014

We love your family and are here if you need anything. Growing up with your family was such a gift, and it was always fun to see Kyle at the local TGI Friday's every so often. Our hearts are broken.

November 13, 2014

We will always remember Kyle and Ryan building the tree fort, bike ramps, legos and exploring woods. They were good and happy days and we all loved Kyle. I pray is at peace at the God will grant you strengh to deal with the tremendous loss of sweet Kyle. With love, Andrew & Kathy Smith

November 13, 2014

We remember Kyle as a fun little kid when he and his family started attending Mt. Vernon. Our son Christopher and Kyle were good buddies and had good times together at church and play times. May you rest in peace Kyle and enjoy Jesus and Heaven. Please give Chris a big hug for us!Tricia and David

November 13, 2014

To the family, we are a Friday's customer and Kyle always greeted us with that familiar smile and made us feel welcome. As a fellow guitist, I was hoping to jam with him as we often spoke of songs or licks we were trying to master. He will certainly miss him as will a group of Friday's regulars also will. Kyle, RIP. Dave & Marilyn

Kari Bennett

November 13, 2014

I am so very sorry for you loss. May Kyle be in peace now. Your family will be in my prayers. RIP

November 13, 2014

Swint,

You and your entire family are in my prayers.

Sincerely,

Ken Stehlin

deb williams

November 13, 2014

I only knew him a short while but know that he was an amazing man that was adored by all; my deepest sympathies to his family for such a huge loss.

Lisa Paine

November 13, 2014

Dear Uncle Swinton, Aunt Mary Jane and Matt,

We are so saddened to hear of Kyle's passing. We hope that all the poignant words that are coming your way are helping to ease the pain of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you as you prepare for his service. We also hope that you find comfort in the way he touched the world with his special smile and brightened people's lives, creating cherished memories for those close to him.

Love from the Paine Family Thos, Lisa, Sarah, Laura and Evan

November 13, 2014

Mary Jane and Swint, my heart breaks for you. I am praying for peace and comfort for your family.
Betti Hankey

gregory fronczak

November 13, 2014

My memories of Kyle with stay with me a lifetime. He was a caring, funny land loving guy. I had the pleasure of hiring at Fridays back at Northpoint in Alpharetta . He brought a smile on each an every guest he came in contact with along with all the friends he made. You will be missed. My prayers go out to the family.

C. Hulon Yancey, IV

November 12, 2014

I had known Kyle for 12 years he was a ray of light with his infectious smile, it was contagious to all those around him. The entire family will be in our prayers. Praying for a peace that passes all understanding to all of those who loved him.

Lynne Warren

November 12, 2014

Mary Jane and Swint,
Bill and I send our very deepest sympathy to you and your family. We remember Kyle when he was growing up at Mt. Vernon. We are so very sorry for your loss.
Lynne Warren

November 12, 2014

Please accept my condolence.

November 12, 2014

we like to send our deepest condolences to the Burkhalter family and friends and may God give comfort and strength to cope with the lost of your loved one

November 12, 2014

He was the sweetest boss anyone could ever have! We really loved Kyle at Fridays! Our prayers go out to you, his family and his friends. He made a huge impact on my life and was always a positive influence on me. Confetti the Clown/Connie Daniel

Julie Paxton-Sandberg

November 12, 2014

Dear Swint and Leslie,
A friend in Atlanta passed this sad news on to me today. I am sincerely sorry for your loss and wish you peace, prayers and love at this difficult time. It's been many years since we've seen each other but you both hold special memories for me. Please look me up sometime and let's catch up on the past 20!

Ashley

November 12, 2014

I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending my prayers.

New Years Eve 2013

Nikki Murè

November 12, 2014

Hearts are broken here in Phoenix, AZ. I am thankful for the time I got with Kyle, it was short but everlasting...he will forever hold a special place in my heart and I only pray that he knows how truly loved he is and is at peace. Condolences to his entire family and friends.

RIP Kyle, please look over all of us.

Hal Choyce

November 12, 2014

Swint and Mary Jane,

How deeply sorry we are on reading the passing of your son. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you go thru this difficult times. Hal and Diane Choyce

Angela Murchison

November 12, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. I didn't know Kyle personally but knew him through my daughter, Olli, who works at TGI Fridays at the Mall. She was very fond of Kyle and always spoke of him with laughter in her eyes. He will be truly missed by his TGI Fridays family. I will keep your family in my prayers.

November 12, 2014

Our hearts as parents grieve with yours at the loss of your dear Kyle. May the Lord shower you with Hia peace that passes all understanding.
Dave and Cindi Rawlins

Karen Lim

November 12, 2014

Mary Jane, Swint, Matt and Family,
We are heartbroken for you and have been praying for you since Sunday when we got the news. Kyle was so very loved and will be missed terribly. We extend our deepest sympathy to you all during this time of profound grief. May God comfort you and hold you, now and always.
With love,
Tanna, Karen, Kate and Isaac

Fawn Baty

November 12, 2014

My prayers to the entire family.

Fawn w/ Big Canoe Public Safety

November 12, 2014

It's difficult to lose someone so young and at the beginning of his life. Please know that God is with you to comfort you and carry you through. He understands our pain. He promises to alleviate the sting of losing a loved one for all of us.

Diane Neal

November 11, 2014

Mary Jane, Swint and Matt: i am heartbroken to hear of Kyle's passing. We ran into him frequently when he worked at Fruday's in Alpharetta. He always had a smile and a big hug for me and Bob and when he could, would sit and chat for a while. You are all in our prayers.

pat

November 11, 2014

I'm sorry for your loss.

Estelle Cleland

November 11, 2014

So sorry to receive this sad news of the passing of Kyle, you all are in my prayers, Love you, Estelle

November 11, 2014

You have my deepest sympathy. May the God of loyal,love comfort the family during your time of sorrow. Psalm 119:76

November 11, 2014

Swint and Mary Jane, we did not know Kyle but we treasure our friendship with you, praying for the peace and comfort that only our Heavenly Father can give in times like these. In His love, Bob and Jo Dollar

Daniel Major

November 11, 2014

Kyle was an awesome person and a great guy. He was always there for anyone who needed him, and brought smiles to the faces of everyone he met. He will truly be missed. Thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Nancy Boynton

November 11, 2014

Mary Jane, I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Nancy McLendon Boynton

November 11, 2014

I will truly miss him, a great person and good friend. Pete Glover, Alpharetta, Ga

Julie Roberts

November 11, 2014

Burkhalter Family, Kyle was an amazing man. My prayers and heart goes out to you at this time of loss. He will be forever missed.

Mary Brown

November 11, 2014

I wish I could do or say something to ease the pain you must be feeling. But please know that my thoughts & prayers are with you all.

Jim & Kathleen McDonald

November 11, 2014

So sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.

Jacqueline Phelan

November 11, 2014

Dear Burkhalter Family - Please know all of you are in our family's thoughts and prayers. Our hearts go out to each one of you and we pray that the Lord may wrap His loving arms around you and comfort you. Love, The Phelan Family- Jeffrey, Jacqueline (Nims) & children

Buck and Peggy Reese

November 11, 2014

Swint and Mary Jane, our hearts go out to you at this time of loss. You are in our prayers.

Laura Haigler

November 11, 2014

Mary Jane, Swint and Matt, I am praying for you during this time. I love you!

November 11, 2014

Mary Jane, Swint and Matt, I am praying for you during this time. I love you all!

Ellen Sither

November 10, 2014

Uncle Swinton, Aunt Mary Jane and Matt, my heart breaks for you in the loss of Kyle. I am thinking of you moment to moment and wish I could ease your pain in some way. Know that we all embrace and love you very much... Ellen

Nick Pettway

November 10, 2014

My hearts goes out to the Burkhalter family. Kyle was an amazing, great, caring guy he was raised by a loving family. He touched everyone who knew him. I will always cherish the wonderful times we shared. I just talked to him wednesday november 5th my birthday. I love you Kyle.

Cathy Butler

November 10, 2014

Mary Jane and Swint. My heart hurts for you. There are no words.

Bill & Dee Griffith

November 10, 2014

Mary Jane, Swint and Matt -- Our hearts go out to you in your time of deepest grief. We pray that God will grant each of you a peace that passes all understanding.

Fred Scanling

November 10, 2014

Judy and I grieve with you over your tragic loss. You are in our prayers.

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