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Dezaney Arbuckle “Major” Barfield

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Dezaney Arbuckle “Major” Barfield

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4 May 1965 (aged 93)
Burial
Old Boston, Bowie County, Texas, USA
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Major first married Eliza Berry. They had one child, Earnest Duard Barfield. He and his Mother are buried at Hillcrest in Texarkana, Texas. Major then married ME Pitts. There were no known children born of this marriage. He then married Ida Estes. They had Lena who married Alvis Baucum. Lena and her husband are buried at Ringwood in New Boston.
Major never owned a car. He was known to walk or catch a ride everywhere. He took pride in maintaining this cemetery with nothing but a hoe. His brother, Homer Dillard's son, Steve who is still living gives this information and has taken care of the cemetery since Major died in 1965.While not a highly educated man, Major was known to write wonderful letters and poetry.He wrote a beautiful tribute/ obituary for his sister when she died.
Major first married Eliza Berry. They had one child, Earnest Duard Barfield. He and his Mother are buried at Hillcrest in Texarkana, Texas. Major then married ME Pitts. There were no known children born of this marriage. He then married Ida Estes. They had Lena who married Alvis Baucum. Lena and her husband are buried at Ringwood in New Boston.
Major never owned a car. He was known to walk or catch a ride everywhere. He took pride in maintaining this cemetery with nothing but a hoe. His brother, Homer Dillard's son, Steve who is still living gives this information and has taken care of the cemetery since Major died in 1965.While not a highly educated man, Major was known to write wonderful letters and poetry.He wrote a beautiful tribute/ obituary for his sister when she died.

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