Lawrence Burkhart, Sr

Lawrence Carroll Burkhart, Sr. passed into eternal rest on Monday 26, 2008 after a prolonged bout with pneumonia.

He was born in North Creek, Ohio on July 20, 1918, the son of William Andrew Burkhart and Catherine Carroll. He grew up in Toledo, Ohio and honorably discharged in 1946 as a Captain and in 1948 moved to Brownsville, Texas.

He was active in the Rotary Club, Toastmasters, Civitan and our local chapter of the American Red Cross. He owned and operated a glass and glazing service in Brownsville.

He was preceded in death by his wife Ruth Clive.

He leaves behind his children Lisa Steve Doughty, Lawrence Jr. Ida Burkhart and Robert Kristine Burkhart, and grandchildren Nathan, Alexandra, Natasha and Gabriel.

A Rosary for Lawrence will be held at Holy Family Church 7pm Thursday May 29, 2008. Memorial Mass will be celebrated Friday 2pm at Holy Family Church with Military Honors conducted under the direction of VFW Post 2035.

In lieu of flowers please make a memorial contribution to VFW Post 2035, 349 Paredes Line Road, Brownsville, TX 78521 or American Legion Post 43 P.O. Box 181 Brownsville, TX 78522-0181.

You may send your condolences to the Burkhart family to www.trevinofuneral.com.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Trevino Funeral Home, 1355 Old Port Isabel Rd., Brownsville, TX 78521. 956 542-2583

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