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Eugene G. Burkett

February 3, 1925 — July 22, 2010

Eugene G. Burkett

EUGENE G. BURKETT, age 85, of Lewisburg, OH, died Thursday, July 22, 2010 at his residence. Born on February 3, 1925 in Pyrmont, OH, he was the son of the late Earl & Eva (Garwood) Burkett. Gene retired after 27 ½ years with the City of Brookville and had worked for Zumstein Trucking in Lewisburg, Wright's Dairy in Brookville, Loy's Mill in Pyrmont, OH, Minick Service Station in Brookville, OH and was a Brookville Firefighter for 16 years. He was an avid village walker, Nascar fan, Reds fan and collector of many items. The family would like to thank everyone at Hospice and his caregivers Patricia & Shirley.

Survived by Wife of 50 years: Shirley A. (Marburger) Burkett; Sons: Greg (Ruth) Burkett, New Lebanon, OH, Jeff (Susan) Burkett, Brookville, OH; Sister: Lucille Swink, Brookville, OH; 8 Grandchildren: Brett Burkett, Brady (Amy) Burkett, Terra Burkett, Tony (Tammy) Burkett, Chad (Sarah) Burkett, Mallory Burkett, Barb Koenikzer and Brian Webber. 13 Great Grandchildren. Niece: Pat Brumbaugh; Cousins and a host of friends.

Funeral Service will be held 10:00 A.M. Monday, July 26, 2010 at Barnes Funeral Home, 411 North Commerce Street, Lewisburg, OH 45338 with Pastor Dan Hill officiating. Interment will be held in Royal Oak Memorial Gardens, Brookville. Family will receive friends on Sunday, July 25, 2010 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at the funeral home.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Lewisburg Emergency Unit or Lewisburg Fire Department, P.O. Box 697 Lewisburg, Ohio 45338 or Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, OH 45420. Condolences may be sent to the family via the Web site at www.barnesfuneralhome.com

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Visitation

Sunday, July 25, 2010

4:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)

Barnes Funeral Home - Lewisburg

411 N. Commerce St., Lewisburg, OH 45338

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Cemetery

Monday, July 26, 2010

Starts at 10:00 am (Eastern time)

Barnes Funeral Home - Lewisburg

411 N. Commerce St., Lewisburg, OH 45338

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