James "Jim" Powell Burkhardt

Mr. James “Jim” Powell Burkhardt, 83, of Waycross, passed away early Monday afternoon, May 4, 2026, at Satilla Bluffs Senior Living in Blackshear.

Born in Cincinnati, OH on August 14, 1942, he lived in Georgia as well as Florida most of his life.  Mr. Burkhardt was a 1961 graduate of Talladega High School.  He enlisted in the US Air Force where he proudly served his country for 35 years.  Following his retirement from the military, he worked in finance with the S & S Loan Company.  Mr. Burkhardt will be deeply missed by his loving family, who will always remember his steady presence, his love of a good book, and the simple joys he found in a Coca-Cola, a Moon Pie, and time spent with those he loved most.

He was a son of the late Rev. Clarence William “Shorty” & Helen Armstrong Burkhardt.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Ophelia Reid Burkhardt; and by his three fur babies who he was looking forward to seeing again, Spade, Dusty, and Gracie.

Survivors include his daughter, Sharon Burkhardt Lyerly of New York, NY; two sons and daughters-in-law, Bill & Jessica Burkhardt and Jim & Melanie Burkhardt all of Waycross; two sisters, Mary Bennett and Linda Lampkins both of Kentucky; his brother, Rev. Bill (Brenda) Burkhardt of Tennessee; 7 grandchildren, Jimmy (Melanie) Burkhardt, Kenny Burkhardt, Michael Burkhardt, Mariam Burkhardt, Chandler (Reiley) Burkhardt, Jaylyn Mincey, and Jordan Treakle; 3 great grandchildren, Joshua Chancey, Sadie Chancey, and Adilynn Burkhardt; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Funeral services for Mr. Burkhardt will be held Saturday afternoon, May 9, 2026, at 3:00 o’clock from the Pearson-Dial Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Steve Beal and Mr. Jimmy Burkhardt officiating.

The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home chapel one hour prior to the service.

Memorialization will be by cremation.

The family would like to thank the staff of Satilla Bluffs, especially Emily, for the love and care shown to Mr. Burkhardt during his time there.

Memorials may be made to cancercare.org using EIN 13-1825919.

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