Andrew Gary Burkholder

Andrew Gary Burkholder, age 49, of Fort Mill, SC peacefully passed away on Sunday, December, 8, 2024, at home after a courageous battle with AML.
The family is hosting a celebration of life that will be at 2:00 on Friday December 13, 2024, at Lifepointe Church in Fort Mill.
Born in Columbia, SC, Andrew was the beloved son of the late Gary Lynn Burkholder and Norma Diane Burkholder. He was owner and operator of Carolina Upholstery in Fort Mill. He enjoyed being Pop Pop to his three grandchildren, spending time with friends and family, and golfing. Andrew attended Lifepointe Church.
In addition to his mother, Diane Burkholder, Andrew is survived by his wife of 30 years, Leslie Drakeford Burkholder; his children, Justin Andrew Burkholder, Dylan Drakeford Burkholder (Allyson), and Abigail Grace Burkholder; his grandchildren, Bristol Grace Burkholder, Blake Lambert Burkholder, and Andi Brynn Burkholder; his sister, Rebecca Burkholder (Mike); and his nephews, Noah Mount, and Andrew Mount.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lifepointe Church, 390 York Southern Road, Fort Mill, SC 29715; or Adult Enrichment Center, adultenrichmentcenters.org or 105 Lestina Ct, Fort Mill, SC 29715 where his son, Justin, attends a program for special needs adults.