Charles Wesley Burkhalter

Charles Wesley Burkhalter, age 70, of Marietta, GA passed away on Monday, June 6, 2011. Funeral Services will be held 11am on Thursday, June 9, 2011 at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Hiram with Rev. Hayward Bass officiating. Interment will follow at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton. He will lie in state one hour prior to the service at the church.



Born in Atlanta, Mr. Burkhalter lived in Cobb County for most of his life. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, having served during the Vietnam War, and worked as a self employed contractor for over 20 years. He was a member of the American Legion in Smyrna.



Survivors include:



Wife: Judy Burkhalter, Marietta



3 Children: Robert “Daryl” Burkhalter, Marietta

Tammy Michelle Carey and husband Mike, Hiram

Stephanie Renee Bass and husband Michael, Rockmart



Mother: Margaret Grace Burkhalter, Marietta



Brother: Emory G. Burkhalter and wife Juanita, Crestview, FL



Sisters: Merlin Elizabeth Goss and husband Freddie, Savannah

Sylvia Virginia Holland and husband Shelvey, Cumming



7 Grandchildren: Kristen, Brandon, Timothy, Melissa, McKenzie, Matt and Brittany

2 Great Grandchildren: Haylie and Alexis



The family will receive friends from 6pm until 9pm Wednesday at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta. Online guestbook @ www.westcobbfuneralhome.com .