Contributed commentary from Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts on the passing of state Rep. Jeff Burkhart:
“Need anything?” That’s the way every early-morning phone call or in-person conversation ended with Jeff Burkhart, my dear and long-time friend. He was always wanting to help.
His passing on Friday morning is still not real to me. Cynthia and I were with him the evening before at a dinner event. He, in usual Jeff form, was in a good mood, laughing, mostly at himself, and patiently waiting for the program to start…