Mr. James "Jim" Swift Burkart, Sr.

Jeffcoat Funeral Home 255 Friendship Road Tallassee, AL 36078 Tel (334) 283-6801 Mr. Jim Burkart, a resident of Tallassee, Alabama, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2017, at the age of 86. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, January 24, 2017, at 10:00am, at Rose Hill Cemetery with Mike McElroy and Andrew Schmitt officiating, Jeffcoat Funeral Home directing. Mr. Jim was born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin in 1930 to his parents, Roman and Mildred Burkart. From 1948 till 1952 he served in the Marine Corps as a Battalion Radio Operator with the rank of Sargent. He worked in the insurance industry, both in management and as an agent. Jim had a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, his Lord and Savior. He and his wife, Mary Beth, attended various churches, including East Tallassee Church of Christ. He loved his family, many close friends, several special pets and the game of golf. Mr. Burkart is survived by his son, George Robert Burkart. He is preceded in death by his wife of 29 years, Mrs. Mary Beth Burkart; son, James Swift Burkart, Jr. and his brother, Roman Burkart, Jr. Jeffcoat Funeral Home Directing Tallassee, Alabama