Dub Burkhart

Dub Burkhart - ""He was our hero.""

Graveside services for Dub Burkhart, 75, of Tyler will be held Friday, February 11, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. in the Whitehouse Cemetery with Brother Joe Rice officiating.

Dub was born November 7, 1935 in Hopkins County, Texas, son of Wilmer and Myrtis (Evans) Burkhart, who preceded him in death in 1995 and 2004 respectively. He passed away peacefully in his sleep Monday, February 7, 2011 at Hospice of East Texas in Tyler, following a long four year struggle with cancer.

Dub served in the U.S. Army National Guard and then later retired as a salesman. From an early age he had a passion and love for cars, especially classics. Dub and his wife Pat attended many auto swap meets all over North and East Texas. He also collected and repaired antique clocks, and enjoyed shopping at flea markets and ""junk"" stores. Dub was a devoted baptized Christian, husband and father who loved his family and was very proud of his kids' accomplishments.

Survivors to cherish his memories include his wife of 44 years, Patricia ""Pat"" (Montes) Burkhart of Tyler; son, Terry Burkhart-Shuck of Garland; special family friend, Meralea Riso of Irving; daughter, Treva Burkhart-Shuck Houchen and husband Gary of Balch Springs; grandsons, Gary Wayne and Charles Houchen of Balch Springs; brothers-in-law, Wayne Montes and wife Judy of Wells and Anthony Montes of Houston; sister-in-law, Gayle Rice and husband Bob of Lufkin; mother of his children, Rosetta Shuck of Mesquite; several nieces and nephews; neighbors of South Park Estates in Tyler; and his favorite hospice nurse, Annette Smith of Tyler.

In addition to his parents, Dub was preceded in death by his grandparents, Sol and Molly Burkhart and Steve and Ora Evans; and parents-in-law, Tom and Rosie Montes.

Pallbearers will be Wayne Montes, Anthony Montes, Bob Rice, Terry Burkhart-Shuck, Gary Houchen and Bill Gage.

Honorary pallbearer will be Randy Carlisle.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler, Texas 75701.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to all the staff at Hospice of East Texas for their loving care and attention.

The family will welcome friends and loved ones from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home.

Memories and condolences may be added at www.carrowayfuneralhome.com.

Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors.