Robert Eugene Burkepile, Sr., passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023, in Sumter, South Carolina.
He was born on August 6, 1927, in Manzanola, Colorado. His family moved to Colorado Springs when he was 6 months old. They then moved to Brackettville, Texas in the mid-1980s, and he spent the past two years in South Carolina.
He spent 2 years in the military, first as a Merchant Marine and then in the United States Army and was a WWII Veteran.
Robert worked as a machine operator for Timken Roller Bearing Company in Colorado Springs (The Rock Bit Division). He married his first wife on September 24, 1947, in Castle Rock, Colorado.
He was an avid bowler, liked to dance and work on cars, and enjoyed playing golf.
He is survived by two sons, Daniel L. Burkepile (Sandra) and Kenneth N. Burkepile (Karen); Elizabeth Burkepile; a granddaughter, Melissa Gamble (David); and two great-granddaughters, Chloe and Lanie. He was preceded in death by two wives, Helen M.B. Burkepile, and Gladys I. Burkepile; two sons, Robert E. Burkepile, Jr., and Michael A. Burkepile; a brother, Delmar Q. Burkepile; and a half-sister, Colleen Cassett.
Services will be held on Monday, May 1, 2023, with a visitation at 9:00 a.m. and a funeral at 10:00 a.m. at Shrine of Remembrance “America the Beautiful” Chapel, 1730 E. Fountain Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80910. A private burial will be at Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Colorado Springs.
Memorials in Robert’s name may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or to Shriners Children’s Hospitals.
Donald G JACKSON
29 Apr 2023Well Uncle Bob……it has been a long journey…..i can remember when i was a Child growing up and you were in your Garage working on People’s cars/trucks i would go over there and ask you what you were doing and you would tell me…i asked if i could watch for a little while and you told me that was ok as long as i didn’t get in the way…..you always treated me like i was part of the family…you were a mentor, friend and a great father…i spent 90% of the time at your house if not talking to you then talking to Aunt Helen….you both always had great advice to give…..you will be greatly missed by many……may you rest in peace……Don{Loretta}
Brant & Valene Horton
1 May 2023Grandpa Bob was a great man. He came into our life in the later years as most of us were grown up already. He had a positive impact on my family. The man that walked my wife down the isle on our wedding day. The only great grandpa that our kids had met. A man of wisdom and wise words. RIP BOB.