Thomas F. Burkhart

With heavy hearts but cherished memories, we celebrate the life of Thomas F. Burkhart, a loving father, cherished grandfather, and loyal brother. Born on November 29, 1948, in Celina, OH, Thomas passed away on September 26, 2024, in Cincinnati, OH.

Thomas was a man of many passions and hobbies, from his days playing football in high school to his later love for golf and fishing with his family. He enjoyed watching college sports and spending afternoons at Tag’s Cafe on Springdale Road. Thomas enjoyed sharing stories with his grandchildren, playing Euchre with friends, and listening to Oldies as well as watching classic television shows like Gunsmoke and Carol Burnett.

Leaving behind a legacy of love and laughter, Thomas is survived by his son Brian (Angela) Burkhart, his adored grandchildren James Thompson and Samantha Burkhart, as well as his brother George (Cindy) Burkhart and sisters Janice (Karl) Badgett and Sally Burkhart.

Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Marcella Burkhart (nee Hecht), his loving wife, Joyce Burkhart, and his son Robert Burkhart.

Please join us in celebrating Thomas’s life at his upcoming Memorial Services at the Arlington Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 2155 Compton Road, 45231. Visitation will be held at 11:00 AM with service at 12:00 PM. Burial in the Garden of Resurrection immediately following.

In lieu of flowers donations be made in memory of Thomas’ life to the American Cancer Society https://www.cancer.org/.

Let us come together to remember and honor a man who brought joy to all he encountered. Thomas will forever be in our hearts, and his memory will live on through the stories and love we share.