Honorable Edward M. Barksdale, Sr., 90, of Lynchburg passed away Thursday, March 24, 2016 at Heritage Green Nursing. He was born May 10, 1925 to the late Sandy and B.V.L Barksdale.
Those left to cherish his precious memories are his loving and devoted wife, Georgia E. Richardson Barksdale, of Lynchburg; one daughter, Dr. Lynda Woodruff, of College Park, GA; one son, Dr. Edward M. Barksdale, Jr., and his wife, Michelle Johnson Barksdale; four grandchildren, Edward Barksdale, III, Andrew Christian, Nicholas Gilbert and Morgan Marie, all of Solon, OH; devoted niece, Vivian L. Hudson and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
A celebration of life will be held 1:00 PM Saturday, April 2, 2016 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 605 Clay St. Lynchburg. The family will receive friends Friday from 7-8:00 PM at Davis-Turner Funeral Service.
In lieu of flowers please make donation to Dumbar High School Legacy Scholarship in care of The Greater Lynchburg Community, 101 Paulette Circle, Lynchburg, 24502. Condolences may be sent to www.Davis-Turner.com. Service of comfort rendered by Davis-Turner Funeral Service.