Michael Allen Burkhart Sr., 43 of Alliance died at Alliance Community Hospital on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008. He was born in Moundsville, WVa on Aug. 16, 1965, the son of Harry C. and Ruby (Burkhart) Greathouse. Michael is survived by his two sons Joshua and Michael Allen Jr. both of Alliance; 3 brothers Harry Lee Greathouse and Dennis and David Burkhart all of Alliance, one sister Margaret Burkhart of Marysville ; one half sister Nancy Messer of Portsmith; fiancée Sue Guy of Alliance ; 5 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death his parents and step fathers Dwight Harter and Clarence Harrington. Arrangements include cremation. Friends may view the obituary and sign the guest register on line at www.grfuneralhome.com.