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John Burkhardt Obituary

BURKHARDT, JOHN W. - 61, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away October 28, 2009 at his home. Born August 17, 1948 in Knoxville, TN, the son of the late James H. Burkhardt, Sr. and Carrie E. Gillette. John served in the United States Navy retiring as a Petty Officer First Class after serving in the Vietnam, Gulf and Bosnian wars. He served eight years as a Fireman in Knoxville. He is survived by his loving daughters, Kaylen J. Paredes, Reagan B. Burkhardt and Dana S. Loner; brother, James H. Burkhardt, Jr.; grandchildren, Kennedy, Olivia, John Marshall, Gideon and Calvin. In lieu of flowers the family respectfully requests that donations be made to Community Hospice of N.E. Florida or the American Cancer Society. Visitation was held 6 to 9 P.M., Friday, October 30, 2009 at the funeral home. Arrangements by Hardage-Giddens Beaches Chapel. (904)249-2374 Please Sign the Guest-book @ Jacksonville.com.

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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel on Nov. 3, 2009.

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Kennedy Paredes

November 18, 2009

I am thankful to all of you who have signed my Papaw's guest book.I know that he is looking down on me and my family and all of you.

Papaw,
Always remember that I cherished my time with you and ALWAYS remember that that we loved you and are glad that you are not in pain anymore.I miss you and am glad that I know you are looking down on us and I hope you that we are making you proud.I love you and I miss you so very much and I look up to the heavens and I think of you.

With all my love,
Your grandaughter Kennedy.

Candise

November 11, 2009

No one will every know how much I miss you , you were always the one I could count on to hear me out put up with my crap, set me straight allowed me to be me. There are absolutely no words that can express the hurt I feel inside with you not being here. I have ur voice mails & ur text messages and the memory's but NO one will ever understand or get what we GOT!

Lenny Landis

November 6, 2009

I am shocked and saddened to read about John. John and Jimmy and I were good friends from high school, and then John and I bowled together at Fountain Lanes. My condolences to the Burkhardt family. May God comfort you and give you understanding and strength.

Lenny Landis

November 6, 2009

John Only you know how very much I cared for you. I told you recently that you gave me the greatest gift, and that gift is our girls. I am glad that we were able to put old hurt feelings aside, and I am honor that you allowed me to help in caring for you. Donna Edelen Former Wife

Kaylen Paredes

November 4, 2009

I wish to thank all the friends and family who have taken the time to sign my father's guest book. It is especially comforting to see the nice things people have said about him. I also wish to thank Community Hospice of Northeast Florida. Their staff did a wonderful job in caring for our family.

Daddy,
I know you've gone on to your next adventure...and I'm sure that it is a great one. I miss you terribly, but am comforted in knowing you have gone to a much better place and are no longer in pain. I will love you always.

Phyllis Copas

November 4, 2009

We are so sorry about John. I did not realize he was so sick. My prayers are with the rest of the family and friends. John sure is one fine cousin.
Jean sends her prayers also wants you to know you are in our thoughts.
Love to all.
Phyllis Copas
Uncle L.V.'s daughters.

Gerald Gillette

November 3, 2009

So sorry to hear of Johns Death, I pray that Gods grace shall comfort each of the family and freinds.
James please contact me at
Cell 423-259-0911
Your Uncle Gerald

Gary Davis

November 3, 2009

We are very sorry to hear of the loss of a fine man and brother of our friend Jim while at UT. I only met John one time when I was at their parents house with Jim. John was very personable and I am sure he will be missed. My wife and I are sorry for your loss. Gary & Dianah Davis ([email protected])

Rob Poust

October 30, 2009

Our sincerest condolences to all the family during this very hard time. John will be greatly missed.
Rob Poust and DeeDee Cowell

Charlie Calkins

October 29, 2009

We share your grief and loss of John. We will cherish his memory for all time. If God needs a good man, a sailor, a Harley rider and friend, he has chosen a good one. Charlie & Von Calkins (Jacksonville Fl)

October 29, 2009

John was always quick of wit and a fine aircraft electrician-Fare winds and may God share His blessings on all of you during this trying time-John Bagby VP-62 Broadarrows-

Howard Daniel

October 29, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Shipmate, you have fought the fight you have kept the faith. Now Rest in Peace.

Roy McCorkle

October 29, 2009

John and I served with each other in Jacksonville from 93-97. I will TRUELY miss my Friend, My brother. He was the one who really taught me what is ment to be a brother.. I love you John

Earl Chiasson

October 29, 2009

John I will always remember our days together as shipmates in VP-94. As crawfishers we were a family and as such I feel pain and sorrow in your passing. Though you are gone you will never be forgotten. The times we shared are memories which will live on. Bless you my shipmate.

Mark Wood

October 29, 2009

My sincerest condolences at your time of loss. May your grief be outweighed by the memories of a loving and happy life. Farewell shipmate.

Mark A. Wood, CAPT, USNR-Ret

John Krainiak

October 29, 2009

John and I served together, and rode together. He was a good man. and shipmate. He will be missed, but not forgotten.

Candise Colley

October 29, 2009

May you rest in peace my dear friend. I am forever blessed with the memories of all the time we have had together especially this past year. Through the tears I think of all the laughter we shared especially in the last few months. Despite all that you have gone through you found the time to laugh and you realized what is most important. I will keep my promise to you and take of the General and each time I drive to a new destination I will think of you. May your family find peace in knowing the pain is over and that you are in a better place.

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