Robert "Bogie" Glen

Burkhart

Robert Glen “Bogie” Burkhart, Jr., 73, of Evarts, departed this life on Monday, November 9, 2026, at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital following a long illness. Born June 27, 1953 in Harlan County, he had lived here most of his life. Bogie was a coal miner and underground foreman for over 20 years. He was a member of the Verda First Baptist Church.

He is preceded in death by his parents, the Reverend Robert “Bob” Burkhart, Sr. and Lois Hayes Burkhart; a son, Jefferson Burkhart; and a brother, Gary William “Bill” Burkhart.

Survivors include two sons, Phillip Bradley Burkhart and William Robert “Bobby” Burkhart; a nephew, Brad Burkhart and wife, Alicia; a special niece, Addison Burkhart and Olivia Burkhart; four grandchildren, Katelyn, Allyssa, Adam and Gabi Burkhart; a sister-in-law, Toni Burkhart; and a host of other family and friends, including special friends, Tommy and Angela Shackleford and Steve and Ginger Duff.

Visitation will be held at the Evarts Funeral Home on Friday, November 13, 2026, from 12 noon until the funeral hour. Funeral services will begin at 2 pm with Pastor Danny McCreary officiating.

Burial will follow in the Burkhart Cemetery at Laurel Branch with William O. Bradley Burkhart, Phillip Bradley Burkhart, Bobby Burkhart, Tommy Shackleford, Gary Ely and Adam Burkhart serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Steve Duff and Benny Dale Coleman.

Evarts Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Robert Glen “Bogie” Burkhart, Jr.