He was born on January 8, 1947 in Martinsburg and was the son of the late George and Annabelle Burkhart.
Douglas enjoyed fishing, music and spending time with family.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sharon Burkhart; Children: Tina Burkhart and Douglas Burkhart Jr; grandchildren: Krystal, Courtney, and Angela; Great Grandchildren: Dallas, Junior, Layla, and Hannah; sisters: Idabelle Borhor, Phyllis Rissinger, Athena Perkins, Ann Jones, and Beety Largent; Brothers Ricky Burkhart, Bobbie Burkhart, and Kenny Burkhart and brother in law, Brian Smith.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brothers George W. Burkhart, Eugene Burkhart and Freddie Burkhart and his sister Joan Burkhart.
There will be a memorial service for Douglas held at a later date.
