Alfred Lee Burkholder, Jr.

Alfred Lee Burkholder, Jr. of South Boston, VA passed away May 22, 2022. He was born in Lynchburg, VA on September 16, 1957, and was 64 years of age. He was the son of Marilyn Yates Burkholder and the late Alfred Lee “Al” Burkholder, Sr. Lee was a man of service, he was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church, served in the United States Air Force, and was proud to be a member of the Halifax Rescue Squad. He loved fishing, racing, boating, riding motorcycles, and RV camping. Lee loved living life to its fullest in everything that he did even when it came to helping others. He was extremely giving and hardworking. As the owner of Commonwealth Home Health, First Dominion Home Health, Personal Homecare and First Care Health Services, he worked hard to succeed, not just in business but in his relationships with his employees and customers. He even got his Computer Science Degree from the University of Texas and developed his own software for the company. He was a man with a big personality, a great sense of humor, and he will truly be missed by all who knew him. Alfred Lee Burkholder, Jr. is survived by: His Mother Marilyn Y. Burkholder His Children Marilyn Faye B. Conner (Chad) of Nathalie Sarah B. Chuon (Timothy) of Montclair, VA Alfred Lee “Trey” Burkholder, III (Kendall) of Halifax Grandchildren Hunter Conner, Harper Conner, Kenlee Burkholder, Levi Burkholder, and Liam Burkholder Grand dog Sascha Siblings Brenda Burkholder of Kilmarnock, VA Richard Terry Burkholder of South Boston ***Preceded in death by*** Special Companion Robin Collier His Dog Uno A funeral service will be held Monday, May 30, 2022, at 2:00 P.M. at Trinity Episcopal Church with the Very Rev. Susan Grimm officiating. Burial to follow in Oak Ridge Cemetery with Military Rites. The family will receive friends Monday, one hour prior to the service at the church. For memorials, please consider Halifax County Cancer Association, P.O. Box 1891, Halifax, VA 24558, or Halifax County Rescue Squad, 700 Hamilton Blvd., South Boston, VA 24592, or a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfuneralinc.com. Arrangements are by: Powell Funeral Home, 1603 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA 24592.