Obituary of Ruben M. Burkhart

Ruben M. Burkhart, age 82, of Sapulpa, Okla. passed away on Saturday morning, April 16, 2016 at Arbor Village Nursing Home in Sapulpa, Okla. Ruben was born on May 23, 1933 in West Helena, Ark to Skylar and Gladys Bernice (Patterson) Burkhart. He worked as a Handyman at the Coweta Movie Theatre. Ruben was preceded in death by his parents, 1 cousin, Billie Neal and several uncles and aunts. Ruben is survived by 5 brothers, John Burkhart, Jimmy Burkhart, Charles Burkhart, Pedro McMaster and Richard McMaster; 3 sisters, Mary Anderson, Evelina Kelly and Brenda Glass; 5 cousins, Jeanette Bell, Phillip Burkhart, Loretta Victory, Mary Bell and Paula Bell. Viewing will be from 6-8 PM on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at Green Hill Funeral Home, 400 E. Teel Rd., Sapulpa, Okla. A graveside service celebrating Ruben's life will be at 2 PM on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at Vernon Cemetery in Coweta, Okla. with Ernie Johnson officiating. Family and friends may share memories online at www.brownfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family of Ruben M. Burkhart entrusted his care and services to Wright-Brown Family Funeral Home, 210 S. Broadway, Coweta, Okla. 74429, 918-486-5515.