James Crawford "Jim" Burkhalter

James Crawford "Jim" Burkhalter obituary, Murfreesboro, TN

James Crawford "Jim" Burkhalter

James Burkhalter Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Murfreesboro Funeral Home & Cremation Services on Mar. 25, 2024.

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James Crawford "Jim" Burkhalter, age 75, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024.
Preceded in death by his parents John C. and Juanita Davis Burkhalter.
Survived by wife Ann B. Burkhalter; sons James E (Gina) Heintz, Unionville, TN and Jared D. (Jade) Heintz, Charlotte, NC; 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren; brothers Ted Burkhalter, Nashville, TN, Terry (Connie) Burkhalter, Knoxville, TN, Ron Burkhalter, Statesboro, GA and sister Susan Scheuer, Peachtree City, GA.
Jim was a member of Cedar Grove United Methodist Church; he was an Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America and served as a leader for 38 years.
He graduated from MTSU with a BS degree in Agriculture, retired from the U.S. Army Reserves as a Major after 20 years' service and retired from Rutherford Building Codes as an Inspector.
Visitation with the family will be 2:00-4:00pm Saturday, March 30, 2024 at Murfreesboro Funeral Home with a Celebration of Life beginning at 4:00pm.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Cedar Grove United Methodist Church Building Fund, 6070 Cedar Grove Rd, Murfreesboro, TN 37127.

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