OBITUARY
James Harper Burkholder
14 January, 1929 – 10 February, 2020
IN THE CARE OF
Whitten Timberlake Chapel
James Harper Burkholder, age 91 of Lynchburg passed away on Monday, February 10, 2020.
He was born on January 14, 1929 in Arnprior, Canada, son of the late James A. Burkholder and Hester B. Burkholder. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Betty B. Burkholder; 2 sons, Boyd Burkholder and James “Ed” Burkholder and a brother, Ed Burkholder.
James was retired from the state of Connecticut. He was a member of Lynchburg American Legion Post #16 and Moose Lodge #715. An Army veteran, he served his county during the Korean conflict. He loved watching Virginia Tech football, playing poker with the boys, watching movies with his granddaughter, Tiff and collecting stamps and coins.
Survivors include 2 daughters, Martha B. Rice and Lillian E. Rice as well as 4 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and 1 great-great granddaughter.
A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday February 15, 2020 at American Legion Hall Post #16.
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