Roy Cleveland Burkhalter, Sr.

Roy Cleveland Burkhalter, Sr.

Roy Cleveland Burkhalter, Sr., 76, died April 7, 2023 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

Mr. Burkhalter was born in Stockton, Georgia and resided in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Roy was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy serving as a Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class from 1965-1968.  He was a construction superintendent and retired as a locksmith from Indian River State College. He enjoyed fishing and woodworking. 

Survivors include his wife, Martha Miller Burkhalter of Fort Pierce, FL; brother, Ronnie (Kathy) Burkhalter of Fort Pierce, FL; children, Roy (Kat) Burkhalter, Jr., of Melbourne, FL, Sandy (John) Aramini of Melbourne, FL, Melissa Lane Merritt (Andres Cassella) of Port St. Lucie, FL; grandchildren, Amanda (Perry Dorrestein) of Nashville, TN, Angel Burkhalter of Tomah, WI, Tevy, Heaven, Daniel & Alana Burkhalter of Melbourne, FL , Nicolas Aramini of Indian Harbor Beach & Alyssa Aramini of Melbourne, FL, Kristen Lane of St. Petersburg, FL & Jenna Lane of Jacksonville, FL, and Ansley & Laney Merritt of Port St.  Lucie, FL. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jimmie and Annie Lee Burkhalter and stepson, Michael Lane.  

Services:  Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 20, 2023 from 5:00-6:00 PM with a service to follow at 6:00 PM at Haisley Funeral Home, Fort Pierce.  Burial will take place on Friday, April 21, 2023 at 9:30 AM at South Florida National Cemetery, Lake Worth, FL.