Obituary
Howard Burkett
Howard Reynold Burkett, 86, of 423 Derrick Road, passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at his residence surrounded by all of his children and his wife of 58 years.
Born in Bradford on September 13, 1925, he was a son of the late Florence (Wilson) and Howard David Burkett.
On April 3, 1954 in Reno, NV he married Sara "Sally" (Alexander) Burkett who survives.
A 1943 graduate of Bradford HIgh School, he attended The Pennsylvania State University and The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford.
He enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps on August 30, 1943. He served in combat as an aircrew member during the Korean War. He was the Commander of the 449th Armament and Electronics Maintenance Squadron at Kincheloe Air Force Base in Michigan. He was honorably discharged as a Lt. Colonel from the U.S. Air Force on August 31, 1970.
Up until his illness, he was a familiar face and took care of the accounting duties at the Fran Charles Shop.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Susan Diane (David) Godfrey, of Bradford;
two sons Howard Reynold (Julie) Burkett of Irvine, CA and Jeffrey O'Hara (Nancy) Burkett of Hallstead, two sisters, Mary Gould of Jamestown, NY and Marjorie Buchanan of Olean, NY two brothers, Lafayette Burkett of Lake Jackson, TX and Robert Burkett of Cheyenne, WY; eight grandchildren; Howard D. Burkett, Michael B. Burkett, Jessica N. Burkett, Alexander D. Burkett; Justin Godfrey Joshua Godfrey Joel Godfrey and Josef Godfrey, six great grandchildren; Michaela, Bailey, Peyton, Chloe, and Samantha Burkett and several nieces and nephews.
Friends are invited to call from 7 to 9 PM, Thursday, July 12, 2012 in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc., South Avenue. Memorial contributions, if desired, can be made to BRMC Hospice or to the charity of the donor's choice.
Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
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Born in Bradford on September 13, 1925, he was a son of the late Florence (Wilson) and Howard David Burkett.
On April 3, 1954 in Reno, NV he married Sara "Sally" (Alexander) Burkett who survives.
A 1943 graduate of Bradford HIgh School, he attended The Pennsylvania State University and The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford.
He enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps on August 30, 1943. He served in combat as an aircrew member during the Korean War. He was the Commander of the 449th Armament and Electronics Maintenance Squadron at Kincheloe Air Force Base in Michigan. He was honorably discharged as a Lt. Colonel from the U.S. Air Force on August 31, 1970.
Up until his illness, he was a familiar face and took care of the accounting duties at the Fran Charles Shop.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Susan Diane (David) Godfrey, of Bradford;
two sons Howard Reynold (Julie) Burkett of Irvine, CA and Jeffrey O'Hara (Nancy) Burkett of Hallstead, two sisters, Mary Gould of Jamestown, NY and Marjorie Buchanan of Olean, NY two brothers, Lafayette Burkett of Lake Jackson, TX and Robert Burkett of Cheyenne, WY; eight grandchildren; Howard D. Burkett, Michael B. Burkett, Jessica N. Burkett, Alexander D. Burkett; Justin Godfrey Joshua Godfrey Joel Godfrey and Josef Godfrey, six great grandchildren; Michaela, Bailey, Peyton, Chloe, and Samantha Burkett and several nieces and nephews.
Friends are invited to call from 7 to 9 PM, Thursday, July 12, 2012 in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc., South Avenue. Memorial contributions, if desired, can be made to BRMC Hospice or to the charity of the donor's choice.
Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
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