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Walter E. "Buck" Burkhart
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CAWOOD — Walter E. "Buck" Burkhart, 88 of Cawood, Kentucky died Saturday, December 23, 2017 at his home. Buck was born May 25, 1929 in Harlan Co., Kentucky son of Noble and Ethel Massingale Burkhart. He was a retired U. S. Postmaster serving 30 years at the Cawood Post Office and had served his county in the U. S. Army. He was a member of the Cranks United Methodist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nell M. Burkhart; son, Johnny Kinser; sister, Trilby Sanders; and brothers, Archie and Bill Burkhart.
Surviving are his children, Teresa J (Ken) Mackay, Mark A. Burkhart, Edward N. Burkhart and David (Loretta) Burkhart; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Several Nieces, Nephews, and other relatives also survive.
Visitation will be Thursday, December 28, 2017 from 11:00 AM until the funeral hour at the Anderson-Laws and Jones Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be conducted Thursday, December 28, 2017 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of Anderson-Laws and Jones Funeral Home. The Rev. Stanley Blevins will officiate the services. Interment will follow the funeral in the Resthaven Cemetery at Keith. Military rites will be provided by the Harlan Honor Guard. The family request memorials to the Cranks United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 141, Cranks, KY 40820, In Memory of Walter E. "Buck" Burkhart.
Anderson-Laws and Jones Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Walter E. "Buck" Burkhart. Please share a photo or memory at www.aljfh.com.
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karen anderson
January 5, 2018
Buck was one of my favorite people I crossed paths with in my life. I loved him dearly, lost contact with him in recent years, but he left such a positive mark on my life. I sincerely regret I did not have the opportunity to reconnect with this precious friend before he went to Glory. God bless all of you children and grandchildren.
Love, Karen Anderson
Donna Burkhart/Burkett
January 2, 2018
I am so sorry to hear about Buck. I didn't know about it until after the funeral or I would have been there. Buck and Nell have always been two of my favorite people. I know he will be missed.
Sandy &Charles Mabelitini
December 29, 2017
Our deepest sympathy to all of the family.
We were out of town and unable to attend the services.
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MARYCLEM
December 28, 2017
I am sorry for your loss. Walter lived a valued and loving life. May you find comfort from the promise of seeing our loved ones again.
1 Thessalonians 4:13,14
December 28, 2017
Our sincere condolences to the Burkhart family in the loss of your dear love one. Our prayers are as yours, that God provide his care and comfort you each day. - Ps 145:18,19
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