John Ward Burkholder

In Loving Memory

John WardBurkholder

Date of Birth September 8, 1948
Passed Away On May 30, 2025
At Age 76 years
Resident of Kerrville, TX
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John Ward Burkholder of Kerrville, Texas, passed away on May 30, 2025, in Kerrville. He was born in Painesville, Ohio, on September 8, 1948, to Ward and Hazel Burkholder.

He was a proud alumnus of Texas A&M University and had a long and fulfilling career teaching several high school science subjects in Houston. He greatly enjoyed hearing from his former students. In retirement, he became an accomplished hobbyist astronomer and played in the Hill Country Senior Softball League.

John is survived by his brother, Chris, two nieces, and many great-nieces and great-nephews, who love him and will miss him.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 10 at 1:00 p.m. at Grimes Funeral Chapels of Kerrville and led by Pastor John Wheat.
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Condolences (7)

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Danny L. Hightrer Mesa, AZ January 22, 2026
"RIP John. He was basically a very gentle man with an academic ben
t. Was my mother's Cousin, always known as Big JOHN to
Me as a child. A good man"
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George Hughes Conroe, TX July 16, 2025
"I went to High School with John at Jones HS in Houston, Texas. I’m proud to have called him my friend. He always had a pleasant disposition and smiled when we met.
R.I.P. John and thanks for the memories.❤️"
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George Hughes Conroe, TX July 16, 2025
"I went to High School with John at Jones HS in Houston, Texas. I’m proud to have called him my friend. He always had a pleasant disposition and smiled when we met.
R.I.P. John and thanks for the memories.❤️"
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