Chris Burkholder Death – Obituary: On July 21st, 2021, InsideEko Media learned about the death of Chris Burkholder through social media publications made on Twitter.
InsideEko is yet to confirm Chris Burkholder’s cause of death as no health issues, accident or other causes of death have been learned to be associated with the passing.
This death has caused a lot of friends and family of Burkholder so much hurt. It is in that mourning spirit that the concerned persons have taken to social media to share tributes to the deceased and condolences to the affected family.
Tributes To Chris Burkholder
Across social media users’ timelines are statements that show respect, admiration, and gratitude towards Burkholder as people mourn the passing.
It is with great sadness that we must announce the passing of Chris Burkholder of Burkholder Insurance. A native Mobilian, Christopher David Burkholder was born June 30, 1969, the third son of Ann Wagner Burkholder and Paul Hill Burkholder, Jr. Chris graduated from McGill-Toolen Catholic High School in 1987 and then Auburn University in 1991 where he was a proud member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity, along with his two brothers, Paul and Joe. It was at his beloved Auburn that he met the love of his life, Goldie. On August 28, 1993 they married and began a lifelong partnership filled with family, friends, faith and fun. Chris and Goldie had many interests and friends; but above all, family came first. All of Chris’ passions stemmed from his love of Goldie and their children, Bailey and Collin. He loved Auburn University, UMS-Wright football, Dauphin Island and family trips. His passion for UMS-Wright football began with Bailey becoming a Bulldog cheerleader, and Collin a Bulldog football player. Chris soon became “Head Football Dad” leading the Friday morning Dad breakfasts with Coach Curtis, cooking Friday meals for the team Off the field, Chris loved nothing more than spending time at Dauphin Island playing on the water with his family, friends and his dogs, Goose and Sailor. Chris knew the value of making lasting memories. Chris’s love of people made him successful in his professional life as well. After graduation, he joined the three-generation family business, Burkholder Insurance, where he worked for 30 years. Chris was preceded in death by his grandparents, Margarite McDonald Burkholder and Paul Hill Burkholder, Sr. of Mobile and Gladys Keyland Wagner and Joseph Francis Wagner also of Mobile. In addition to his wife of 27 years, Goldie Grubbs Burkholder, Chris is survived by his children, Bailey Ausborn Burkholder and Christopher Collin Burkholder. He is also survived by his parents, Ann Wagner Burkholder and Paul Hill Burkholder, Jr. and his brothers, Paul Hill Burkholder, III (Patti) and Joseph Wagner Burkholder; brother-in-law Robert Jason Grubbs (Dina); in-laws Goldie and Robert William Grubbs. He was a beloved uncle to Denney Ann Burkholder, Paul Hill Burkholder, IV(Catherine), Geneva Brook Burkholder, Robert Davis Grubbs, Lauren Catherine Grubbs and Timothy William Grubbs. Funeral services for Chris will be held on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Ashland Place United Methodist Church, officiated by Reverend Sterling Boykin. Visitation will take place after the service in Ashland Place Fellowship Hall. Burial to follow at Pine Crest Cemetery. Arrangements are by Ascension Funeral Home, 1016 Hillcrest Road, Mobile, Alabama 36695.
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