Funeral services for Kermit John Burkhart, 84, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 14, 2018, at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains with Pastor Anthony Woods officiating, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains.
He was born the son of the late Earl Burkhart and Etta Mae Clark Burkhart, on July 8, 1933 in Swan Creek, Missouri and died April 11, 2018 in West Plains, Missouri.
He was united in marriage April 16, 2000 in Couch, Missouri to Mary Frances Mooney.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Frances Mooney Burkhart, of the home, Thayer, Missouri; one son, David Jason Burkhart, Branson, Missouri; twin brother, Kenneth Lee Burkhart and wife, Jackie, Peculiar, Missouri, and one half sister, Irene.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Dale Burkhart; one sister, Mary Etta Burkhart, and one half sister, Susan.
He served during the Korean Conflict in the United States Army in the 27th Wolfhound Regiment of the 25th Division. He was a member of the Midway Pentecostal Church in Thayer, Missouri and a long time assistant principal in the West Plains School District.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the New Salem Cemetery and can be left at Carter Funeral Home.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 14, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains.
Burial will be in New Salem Cemetery, Oregon County, Missouri, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains.
April 12, 2018 @ 8:07 pm
Mary and David,
I want to extend my deepest sympathy to each of you on the loss of Kermit. I have fond memories of him roaming through the hallways of WPHS. Also, I enjoyed visiting with him a few years back for our last Class Reunion(Class of 1981) which was our 35th. We had a very nice phone conversation with each other which I will never forget. Kermit was always quiet and for the first time I was able to get him to talk which was very nice. The both of you will be in my prayers/thoughts. May God comfort, encourage, and support each one of you through this difficult time. May God Bless Each One of You.
In Christian Love,
Amber(Cozort)Redburn
April 12, 2018 @ 8:46 pm
David,
My parents Norris and Ivene Cozort wanted me to extend their deepest sympathy to you upon the loss of your Dad. They are thinking and praying for you.
In Christian Love,
Amber(Cozort)Redburn
April 12, 2018 @ 8:52 pm
David and Family,
So sorry for your loss.
Many fond memories of Kermit “Mr. Burkhart” at WPHS.
Jill
April 13, 2018 @ 8:44 am
Mary, I am so very sorry. We have had a lot of really good times at hunting camp. I know that we have not had a lot of contact the last few years but you both are very dear to me. I pray God’s mercy and grace for you and the rest of the family
April 13, 2018 @ 4:03 pm
It was my pleasure to work with Kermit at West Plains High School from 1977 to 1980. Kermit was a professional. He related so well to the students. He liked them. He respected them. He was fair with them. My sympathies to his family. Ron Crain, WPHS Principal, 1977-1980
April 14, 2018 @ 7:02 pm
Mary,
So sorry to hear of Kermit’s passing. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Judi Bolton Wheat
April 16, 2018 @ 5:51 am
Mary, David, and the rest of the family, I am so sorry to learn of Kermit’s passing. I have known him it seems just about all my life. I believe that he truly cared about the students. You are in my thoughts and prayers.