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Joshua Laris Burkhalter -CHARLOTTE, NC - Mr. Burkhalter, age 22, died Saturday, January 10, 2004 at his home. He was born July 1, 1981 in Macon, Georgia. He obtained the rank of Star while he was a member of the Boy Scouts of America. Josh participated in the Honors Chorus in both Middle School and High School. He was a 2000 graduate of Piedmont High School. Josh was employed with HCM of Charlotte. -A Service to Celebrate the Life of Joshua Laris Burkhalter will be held at 2P.M., Friday, January 16, 2004 at McEwen Mint Hill Chapel with The Reverend H.W. "Buddy" Pigg officiating. Interment will be held at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Baltimore, MD at a later date. The family will receive friends from 7:00 until 9:00P.M. Thursday at the funeral home. -Survivors include his mother, Connie Gerecht of Indian Trail; father and step mother, George and Dawn Burkhalter of Macon, GA; sister, Melissa Burkhalter of Indian Trail; two half brothers, William Burkhalter and Thomas Burkhalter, both of Macon, GA; companion, Robert Wright of Charlotte; maternal grandparents, Frank and Barbara Gerecht of Ridgeway, SC; and paternal grandmother, Louise Burkhalter of Macon, GA. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Harry Burkhalter. -Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association, 5315 Greenbrook Drive, Charlotte, NC 28205. -Please join us in honoring Joshua by visiting his Memorial atwww.mem.com. -Arrangements by McEwen Funeral and Cremations Services, Mint Hill Chapel. Joshua Burkhalter

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Published by The Telegraph on Jan. 14, 2004.

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Melissa Albritton

April 10, 2024

Recently I was thinking about old friends I hadn't not talked to in a long time and Josh was the first one to come to my mind. I was so sad to find out this happened. I was in choir with Josh he was always so happy and his smirksmile was the best! I often think any him bouncing across the strange like a ballerina! He was so graceful! His laugh was so cool and unique I loved hearing it. But most importantly Josh was always so easy to talk to. I can't remember a time when he was harsh or cross with anyone. A wonderful gentle soul.

Josh your choir family loved you and we will always have fond memories

Melissa Albritton

aunt mary

January 18, 2004

I miss him. He was one of the very very few who loved me for me. Josh was so unique, if he loved you, you were loved. It didn't matter if you were rich,or poor, fat, or skinny, gay or straight, had pierced holes all in your body, were black or white, listened to decent music or what he listened to, if he loved you he loved you no matter what. He is missed.

Michelle Stribling/Edwards

January 16, 2004

Larry & Dawn

May God be with you as you deal with the lose of your son, Josh. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Amber Scott

January 16, 2004

My heart goes out to Connie and Melissa. Josh was my best friend through high school, we leaned on each other. I hope the two of you are doing as well as you can be considering. If you need anything.....

Stephanie Hill

January 15, 2004

Larry and Family,

I just wanted you to know that you are in my thoughts and my prayers. I was so saddened to see that you had lost your son. I pray God will give you the strength to get through this.

Carol & Jimmy Graham

January 15, 2004

Larry

We are so sorry to hear about Josh.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

You have our sincere sympathy in your time of sorrow.



God Bless

Jimmy & Carol Graham([email protected])

Carol & Jimmy Graham

January 15, 2004

Larry

We are so sorry to hear about Josh.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

You have our sincere sympathy in your time of sorrow.



God Bless

Jimmy & Carol Graham

megan blankenship

January 14, 2004

My heart went out to you when i read this obituary.My husband and i just lost twin boys.I know how you and your family is feeling,and i pray that God will wrap His Almighty arms around you in this time of grief

Martha Hinson

January 14, 2004

Melissa - Your're in our prayers and we love you!

Martha & Amy Hinson

lee mccullar

January 14, 2004

this world was never meant for one as beautiful as you...

Pam & Dwayne Simpson

January 14, 2004

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Melissa has always been like a daughter to us.

Pam & Dwayne Simpson

January 14, 2004

We're so sorry for your loss. Melissa has always been like a daughter to us. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you.

Larry & Debbie Clark

January 14, 2004

Our deepest sympathies in this time of need. We were so very sorry hear about Josh. Please let us know if you need anything.

Patti Smith

January 14, 2004

Larry, I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. Know my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Vallaree & Jerry Minchew

January 14, 2004

Our heartfelt condolences to all the family and may God bless all of you

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