MM3 - Machinist's Mate Petty Officer 3rd Class,
United States Navy,
Veteran,
Michael Joseph Burkhart, 53 years and 15 days of age, of Bronston, Kentucky, departed this life unexpectedly on Monday, April 16th, 2018 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset.
Michael was born in Merrillville, Indiana on April 1st, 1965, son of the late Kenneth L. Burkhart and Peggy Burkhart Smith. Michael was the owner operator of Burkhart HVAC of Somerset and worked diligently in serving the people of Pulaski County and the surrounding counties. Michael proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was a member of the NRA, NWTF and enjoyed outdoor activities, including hunting, fishing, and camping. He was of the Methodist Faith. Michael was a loving, kind, and compassionate husband, father, and friend to many.
Michael was survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Paula Price Burkhart, whom he married in Jacksonville, Florida on October 18th, 1986; two sons, Samuel "Sam" (and Taylor) Burkhart of Somerset, Kentucky and Jesse Burkhart of Bronston, Kentucky; one daughter, Amanda Burkhart of Somerset, Kentucky; two brothers, Dennis (and Dawn) Burkhart of St. Petersburg, Florida and Jeff (and Annette) Burkhart of Jacksonville, Florida; one sister, Nancy (and Ed) Jones of Elkhart, Indiana; three grandsons, Weston Burkhart, Dexter Jones, and Simon Jones; two friends that were like brothers to him, Kelly (and Nancy) Ellis of Adair County, Kentucky and Marty (and Karen) Hunt of Somerset, Kentucky; and a host of other family and friends who mourn his passing.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth L. Burkhart and Peggy Burkhart Smith.
Visitations were held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 19th, 2018 at the Southern Oaks Funeral Home in Somerset, Kentucky.
Funeral services were held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 19th, 2018 in the Chapel of the Southern Oaks Funeral Home with Bro. Will Brown officiating.
Interment services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 20th, 2018 in the Mill Springs National Cemetery in Nancy, Kentucky with Full Military Honors by the American Legion Post #38.
THIS IS A TRIBUTE IN MEMORY OF MICHAEL,
1 Thessalonians 4. 16-18
(King James Version)
16. For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
17. Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
18. Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
Memorial created by Cadmus.
United States Navy,
Veteran,
Michael Joseph Burkhart, 53 years and 15 days of age, of Bronston, Kentucky, departed this life unexpectedly on Monday, April 16th, 2018 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset.
Michael was born in Merrillville, Indiana on April 1st, 1965, son of the late Kenneth L. Burkhart and Peggy Burkhart Smith. Michael was the owner operator of Burkhart HVAC of Somerset and worked diligently in serving the people of Pulaski County and the surrounding counties. Michael proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was a member of the NRA, NWTF and enjoyed outdoor activities, including hunting, fishing, and camping. He was of the Methodist Faith. Michael was a loving, kind, and compassionate husband, father, and friend to many.
Michael was survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Paula Price Burkhart, whom he married in Jacksonville, Florida on October 18th, 1986; two sons, Samuel "Sam" (and Taylor) Burkhart of Somerset, Kentucky and Jesse Burkhart of Bronston, Kentucky; one daughter, Amanda Burkhart of Somerset, Kentucky; two brothers, Dennis (and Dawn) Burkhart of St. Petersburg, Florida and Jeff (and Annette) Burkhart of Jacksonville, Florida; one sister, Nancy (and Ed) Jones of Elkhart, Indiana; three grandsons, Weston Burkhart, Dexter Jones, and Simon Jones; two friends that were like brothers to him, Kelly (and Nancy) Ellis of Adair County, Kentucky and Marty (and Karen) Hunt of Somerset, Kentucky; and a host of other family and friends who mourn his passing.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth L. Burkhart and Peggy Burkhart Smith.
Visitations were held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 19th, 2018 at the Southern Oaks Funeral Home in Somerset, Kentucky.
Funeral services were held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 19th, 2018 in the Chapel of the Southern Oaks Funeral Home with Bro. Will Brown officiating.
Interment services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 20th, 2018 in the Mill Springs National Cemetery in Nancy, Kentucky with Full Military Honors by the American Legion Post #38.
THIS IS A TRIBUTE IN MEMORY OF MICHAEL,
1 Thessalonians 4. 16-18
(King James Version)
16. For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
17. Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
18. Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
Memorial created by Cadmus.
MM3 - Machinist's Mate Petty Officer 3rd Class,
United States Navy,
Veteran,
Michael Joseph Burkhart, 53 years and 15 days of age, of Bronston, Kentucky, departed this life unexpectedly on Monday, April 16th, 2018 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset.
Michael was born in Merrillville, Indiana on April 1st, 1965, son of the late Kenneth L. Burkhart and Peggy Burkhart Smith. Michael was the owner operator of Burkhart HVAC of Somerset and worked diligently in serving the people of Pulaski County and the surrounding counties. Michael proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was a member of the NRA, NWTF and enjoyed outdoor activities, including hunting, fishing, and camping. He was of the Methodist Faith. Michael was a loving, kind, and compassionate husband, father, and friend to many.
Michael was survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Paula Price Burkhart, whom he married in Jacksonville, Florida on October 18th, 1986; two sons, Samuel "Sam" (and Taylor) Burkhart of Somerset, Kentucky and Jesse Burkhart of Bronston, Kentucky; one daughter, Amanda Burkhart of Somerset, Kentucky; two brothers, Dennis (and Dawn) Burkhart of St. Petersburg, Florida and Jeff (and Annette) Burkhart of Jacksonville, Florida; one sister, Nancy (and Ed) Jones of Elkhart, Indiana; three grandsons, Weston Burkhart, Dexter Jones, and Simon Jones; two friends that were like brothers to him, Kelly (and Nancy) Ellis of Adair County, Kentucky and Marty (and Karen) Hunt of Somerset, Kentucky; and a host of other family and friends who mourn his passing.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth L. Burkhart and Peggy Burkhart Smith.
Visitations were held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 19th, 2018 at the Southern Oaks Funeral Home in Somerset, Kentucky.
Funeral services were held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 19th, 2018 in the Chapel of the Southern Oaks Funeral Home with Bro. Will Brown officiating.
Interment services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 20th, 2018 in the Mill Springs National Cemetery in Nancy, Kentucky with Full Military Honors by the American Legion Post #38.
THIS IS A TRIBUTE IN MEMORY OF MICHAEL,
1 Thessalonians 4. 16-18
(King James Version)
16. For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
17. Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
18. Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
Memorial created by Cadmus.
United States Navy,
Veteran,
Michael Joseph Burkhart, 53 years and 15 days of age, of Bronston, Kentucky, departed this life unexpectedly on Monday, April 16th, 2018 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset.
Michael was born in Merrillville, Indiana on April 1st, 1965, son of the late Kenneth L. Burkhart and Peggy Burkhart Smith. Michael was the owner operator of Burkhart HVAC of Somerset and worked diligently in serving the people of Pulaski County and the surrounding counties. Michael proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was a member of the NRA, NWTF and enjoyed outdoor activities, including hunting, fishing, and camping. He was of the Methodist Faith. Michael was a loving, kind, and compassionate husband, father, and friend to many.
Michael was survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Paula Price Burkhart, whom he married in Jacksonville, Florida on October 18th, 1986; two sons, Samuel "Sam" (and Taylor) Burkhart of Somerset, Kentucky and Jesse Burkhart of Bronston, Kentucky; one daughter, Amanda Burkhart of Somerset, Kentucky; two brothers, Dennis (and Dawn) Burkhart of St. Petersburg, Florida and Jeff (and Annette) Burkhart of Jacksonville, Florida; one sister, Nancy (and Ed) Jones of Elkhart, Indiana; three grandsons, Weston Burkhart, Dexter Jones, and Simon Jones; two friends that were like brothers to him, Kelly (and Nancy) Ellis of Adair County, Kentucky and Marty (and Karen) Hunt of Somerset, Kentucky; and a host of other family and friends who mourn his passing.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth L. Burkhart and Peggy Burkhart Smith.
Visitations were held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 19th, 2018 at the Southern Oaks Funeral Home in Somerset, Kentucky.
Funeral services were held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 19th, 2018 in the Chapel of the Southern Oaks Funeral Home with Bro. Will Brown officiating.
Interment services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 20th, 2018 in the Mill Springs National Cemetery in Nancy, Kentucky with Full Military Honors by the American Legion Post #38.
THIS IS A TRIBUTE IN MEMORY OF MICHAEL,
1 Thessalonians 4. 16-18
(King James Version)
16. For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
17. Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
18. Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
Memorial created by Cadmus.
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