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Walter Burkhalter Obituary
Rev. Clay Baker will officiate the services.
Pallbearers are Dane Callihan, David Eastridge, Bobby Burkhalter, Gary Epps, Michael Roberson, Jerry Roberson, Thad Burkhalter, and George Jennings
Honorary Pallbearers: Thomas Deaton, Joe House, T.J. Flowers, Hoot Gowen, K.K. Gowen, C Boy Suggs, and George Payne Cossar, Jr.
Memorials may be sent to North Delta in Batesville, Strider Academy Charleston, MS and Indianola Academy, Indianola, MS.
Mr. Burkhalter was born Oct. 9, 1923 to Guy William and Gladys Johnson Burkhalter. He was the widower of Mrs. Claudine Snow Burkhalter. Mr. Burkhalter was a member of Enid Union Church, veteran of WWII, Marine Corps, a recipient of two purple hearts and the bronze star. Avid TN Walking Horse Owner and Promoter, Bird hunter, Deer hunter, Fox hunter, Coon hunter and Squirrel Hunter and Very faithful Farmer and Cattleman.
Mr. Burkhalter is survived by his daughters: Kathy Roberson and husband Jerry of Enid and Betty Sue Gregg and husband Wayne of Batesville; two sons: Walter Guy Burkhalter, Jr. and wife Jacki of Indianola and James W. "Jimbo" Burkhalter and wife Barbara of Enid one sister Betty Smith of New Albany and eight grandchildren.
Preceded in death by his parents and wife Claudine Snow Burkhalter , sisters Adelese Tarrant and Ester Bridgeforth and brother Robert "Bob" Burkhalter.
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Betty Sue Gregg
April 24, 2007
I love and miss you, Daddy! You will live in my heart forever! Love, Your baby girl
Renee & Van Boyd
April 23, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jack & Lisa Tucker
April 21, 2007
Our Sympathy to your family in this time of sorrow
Vera Ashmore
April 21, 2007
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
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