Emerson Barksdale's obituary , Passed away on April 23, 2025 in Marion, North Carolina

Emerson Barksdale

May 22, 1942 - April 23, 2025 (82 years old)

Marion, North Carolina

Emerson Barksdale's obituary , Passed away on April 23, 2025 in Marion, North Carolina

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Beam's Funeral Home & Cremation

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Emerson Barksdale

May 22, 1942 - April 23, 2025 (82 years old)

Marion, North Carolina

Emerson Barksdale Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Emerson Barksdale (Marion, North Carolina), born in Washington, Georgia, who passed away at the age of 82, on April 23, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Albert Lamar Barksdale and Marguerite Johnson Barksdale. He is survived by: his wife Betty Garden Barksdale; his son Greg Barksdale (Gail); his siblings, Irvin Barksdale (Wilma) and Demaris McGuire (Joe); his brother-in-law Charles Garden (Sharon); and his granddaughters, Alexis Barksdale and Sarah Barksdale. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 26th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Story Memorial Presbyterian Church (174 Shady Ln, Marion, NC 28752). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 26th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Saturday, April 26th 2025 at the Spruce Pine City Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Story Memorial Presbyterian Church 174 Shady Lane, Marion NC 28752.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Beam's Funeral Home & Cremation



Sat

Apr 26

Visitation

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Story Memorial Presbyterian Church
174 Shady Ln, Marion, NC 28752

Sat

Apr 26

Funeral service

11:00 AM

Story Memorial Presbyterian Church
174 Shady Ln, Marion, NC 28752

Sat

Apr 26

Burial

Spruce Pine City Cemetery

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