James C. Berckhemer
Born December 21, 1963 in Melbourne, FloridaDeparted July 14, 2024 in West Melbourne, Florida
James C. Berckhemer, 60, of West Melbourne passed on July 14, 2024 at home. He was born on December 21, 1963 in Melbourne, Florida to Frederick and Nancy Sisk Berckhemer.
His family includes his wife of 36 years Brenda Berckhemer; son James C. Berckhemer, Jr.; mother Nancy Berckhemer; brother Malcolm (Penny) Berckhemer; sister-in-law Sandra Hitchens; nieces Megan (Davey) Hefler and Lauren Berckhemer and great niece Emma.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents James Alva Sisk and Willmetta Sick Huffman (Clifford Huffman); father-in-law Richard Hitchens and mother-in-law Doris Hitchens.
Curt attended Eau Gallie High School, graduating in 1981. He was a member of the Boy Scouts of America, obtaining the rank of Eagle Scout. He also attended Daytona Beach Jr. College for a short time to take classes in marine engines. Some of Curt’s hobbies were scuba diving, turning cars into hot rods, and he really loved fishing and often went deep sea fishing with some of his friends. One of Curt’s other loves was working in his garden where he grew things like blueberries, tomatoes, green beans, hot peppers, and a lot of other fruits and vegetables that he and Brenda enjoyed eating.
Calling hours for James will be Friday, July 19, 2024 from 5:30 until the time of his service at 6:00 pm at Brownlie Maxwell Funeral Home, 1010 E. Palmetto Avenue, Melbourne, Florida 32901.