Ervin Barksdale was born to Mabel Mayes and Ervin Barksdale. He was the youngest and the only son born to Mabel and Ervin.
Ervin attended and became a member of Olive Branch Reformed Zion Union Apostolic Church in Dolphin, Virginia as a youth. He discovered a natural talent for music and song very early in his life.
In 1961 he entered James Solomon Russell High School in Lawrenceville, Virginia. Ervin was elected as President of Russell's Senior Class of 1966. After graduation he enrolled into Virginia State College (VSU) of Petersburg, Virginia.
He majored in Business Administration, member of College Choir, Phi Bete Lamba, Student Christian Association and Big Brothers Association. In 1971 he received his B.S. Degree from Virginia State College.
Ervin married Martha Macklin of Freeman, Virginia in 1970.
Ervin was employed for 32 years by the Commonwealth of Virginia and retired from there on 25 June 2009.
Daughter: Marika Barksdale-Peterson
Grandchildren: Indigo Peterson and Lyana Peterson.
Sister: Daisy Barksdale and Clara Barksdale-Clinton
Barksdale was indeed one of Gods gifts to this world. He was kind, caring, God loving, devoted, funny, hard working and very talented in many ways. He enjoyed showing off his culinary talents when ever he could. He loved to cook and he loved to test new flavors in the dishes of family and friends. People not only enjoyed his company, they were instantly intrigued by his sense of caring.
Ervin had and lived by his own philosophy, "I will do all that I can - while I can" " Make each day count." He did just that for every day of his life. His philosophies made a hugh difference in the lives of all who knew him. Ervin Barksdale was a true gift from God.
Ervin attended and became a member of Olive Branch Reformed Zion Union Apostolic Church in Dolphin, Virginia as a youth. He discovered a natural talent for music and song very early in his life.
In 1961 he entered James Solomon Russell High School in Lawrenceville, Virginia. Ervin was elected as President of Russell's Senior Class of 1966. After graduation he enrolled into Virginia State College (VSU) of Petersburg, Virginia.
He majored in Business Administration, member of College Choir, Phi Bete Lamba, Student Christian Association and Big Brothers Association. In 1971 he received his B.S. Degree from Virginia State College.
Ervin married Martha Macklin of Freeman, Virginia in 1970.
Ervin was employed for 32 years by the Commonwealth of Virginia and retired from there on 25 June 2009.
Daughter: Marika Barksdale-Peterson
Grandchildren: Indigo Peterson and Lyana Peterson.
Sister: Daisy Barksdale and Clara Barksdale-Clinton
Barksdale was indeed one of Gods gifts to this world. He was kind, caring, God loving, devoted, funny, hard working and very talented in many ways. He enjoyed showing off his culinary talents when ever he could. He loved to cook and he loved to test new flavors in the dishes of family and friends. People not only enjoyed his company, they were instantly intrigued by his sense of caring.
Ervin had and lived by his own philosophy, "I will do all that I can - while I can" " Make each day count." He did just that for every day of his life. His philosophies made a hugh difference in the lives of all who knew him. Ervin Barksdale was a true gift from God.
Ervin Barksdale was born to Mabel Mayes and Ervin Barksdale. He was the youngest and the only son born to Mabel and Ervin.
Ervin attended and became a member of Olive Branch Reformed Zion Union Apostolic Church in Dolphin, Virginia as a youth. He discovered a natural talent for music and song very early in his life.
In 1961 he entered James Solomon Russell High School in Lawrenceville, Virginia. Ervin was elected as President of Russell's Senior Class of 1966. After graduation he enrolled into Virginia State College (VSU) of Petersburg, Virginia.
He majored in Business Administration, member of College Choir, Phi Bete Lamba, Student Christian Association and Big Brothers Association. In 1971 he received his B.S. Degree from Virginia State College.
Ervin married Martha Macklin of Freeman, Virginia in 1970.
Ervin was employed for 32 years by the Commonwealth of Virginia and retired from there on 25 June 2009.
Daughter: Marika Barksdale-Peterson
Grandchildren: Indigo Peterson and Lyana Peterson.
Sister: Daisy Barksdale and Clara Barksdale-Clinton
Barksdale was indeed one of Gods gifts to this world. He was kind, caring, God loving, devoted, funny, hard working and very talented in many ways. He enjoyed showing off his culinary talents when ever he could. He loved to cook and he loved to test new flavors in the dishes of family and friends. People not only enjoyed his company, they were instantly intrigued by his sense of caring.
Ervin had and lived by his own philosophy, "I will do all that I can - while I can" " Make each day count." He did just that for every day of his life. His philosophies made a hugh difference in the lives of all who knew him. Ervin Barksdale was a true gift from God.
Ervin attended and became a member of Olive Branch Reformed Zion Union Apostolic Church in Dolphin, Virginia as a youth. He discovered a natural talent for music and song very early in his life.
In 1961 he entered James Solomon Russell High School in Lawrenceville, Virginia. Ervin was elected as President of Russell's Senior Class of 1966. After graduation he enrolled into Virginia State College (VSU) of Petersburg, Virginia.
He majored in Business Administration, member of College Choir, Phi Bete Lamba, Student Christian Association and Big Brothers Association. In 1971 he received his B.S. Degree from Virginia State College.
Ervin married Martha Macklin of Freeman, Virginia in 1970.
Ervin was employed for 32 years by the Commonwealth of Virginia and retired from there on 25 June 2009.
Daughter: Marika Barksdale-Peterson
Grandchildren: Indigo Peterson and Lyana Peterson.
Sister: Daisy Barksdale and Clara Barksdale-Clinton
Barksdale was indeed one of Gods gifts to this world. He was kind, caring, God loving, devoted, funny, hard working and very talented in many ways. He enjoyed showing off his culinary talents when ever he could. He loved to cook and he loved to test new flavors in the dishes of family and friends. People not only enjoyed his company, they were instantly intrigued by his sense of caring.
Ervin had and lived by his own philosophy, "I will do all that I can - while I can" " Make each day count." He did just that for every day of his life. His philosophies made a hugh difference in the lives of all who knew him. Ervin Barksdale was a true gift from God.
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