Bobbie Barksdale was born to the union of Ed and Sallie Mae Barksdale on July 29, 1935 in Wilkes County, Georgia. Bobbie moved to Toms River, New Jersey in 1956 and worked at Admiral Farragut Boys Academy. He then took a job with Jimmy and Eugene Johnson Bros. Construction Company where he worked for 45 years as a heavy equipment operator.
Bobbie enjoyed in his free time fishing, hunting and gardening.
After a long and courageous battle with cancer Bobbie went home to be with the Lord on February 14, 2018 (Valentine's Day). He passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side.
Surviving to cherish his memories his beloved wife Blanche; 2 sons Bobbie Lee Smith (Paula) of Nashville, Tennessee and Derrick Jones of Toms River; 2 daughters Louise Smith of Atlanta, Georgia and Stacey Overton (James) of Dallas, Texas; 5 grandchildren Farra, Tamara, Brieanna, Gregory and Eric; 3 great-grandchildren Bryson, Kayla and Harper. As well as other family and friends.
