Ricky Burkhalter Sr.

Published 8:56 am Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Ricky Glenn Burkhalter Sr., 61, of Franklinton, passed away Friday, Sept. 18, 2015, at Lakeview Regional Medical in Covington.

He leaves to cherish his memories, his loving and devoted wife of 43 years, Sylvia Burkhalter of Franklinton; one son, Ricky Burkhalter Jr.; two daughters, Ursula Monique Burkhalter and Tiffany (Gary) Bell, all of Franklinton; one brother, Larry Burkhalter of Franklinton; five sisters, Jessie Lee of North Pennsylvania, Claudine Harvey of Cleveland, Ohio, Diane (Larry) Jones of Oakland, Calif., Catherine (Alvin) Brumfield and Debra (Jerrod) Ramsey, both of Franklinton; one sister-in-law, Vernell Burkhalter of Franklinton; one brother-in-law, Kenny Carral of Oakland; seven grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Claudie and Mildred Burkhalter; two brothers, Johnny and Jimmy Burkhalter; and two sisters, Frankie Burkhalter and Louise Carral.

Visitation will be Friday, Sept. 25, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m., at Crain and Sons Funeral Home in Franklinton.

The funeral service will be Saturday, Sept. 26, at 11 a.m. at Bethel Church of Christ Holiness with Rev. Jarvis Lee officiating.  Interment will be held in the Bethel Church Cemetery.

Crain and Sons Funeral Home of Franklinton is in charge of arrangements. Sign the guestbook online at www.crainandsons.com.