Justin Burkholder 1984-2016
Justin Ray Burkholder, 31, died Jan. 16, 2016, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. Justin was born Nov. 5, 1984 in Bluffton to Donald and Darlene (Lytle) Burkholder who survive.
Justin graduated from Pandora-Gilboa High School. Justin was a laborer at Whirlpool Corporation, Findlay. He was a member of the Leipsic Hunting and Fishing Club.
Survivors include his parents Donald and Darlene Burkholder of Ottawa; a sister, Connie (David) Long of Gilboa; a brother, James (Tricia) Burkholder of Ottawa, three nephews, Sam Burkholder, Noah Burkholder, Ben Burkholder; and a niece, Libby Burkholder.
Justin was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ray and Elvina Burkholder and Wilda McKee.
Services will be held Thursday, Jan. 21, at 10:30 a.m. at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton. Pastor Brian Haller officiating. Burial will be in Harman Cemetery near Gilboa following the service. Visitation will be Wednesday from 2 - 4 p.m. and 6 - 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
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