James Stephenson Barden Obituary
We are sad to announce that on February 27, 2023 we had to say goodbye to James Stephenson Barden of Westfield, New Jersey, born in Youngstown, Ohio. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of James Stephenson Barden or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his mother Florence Barden York; and his siblings, Alfreda Claiborne, Pamela York and Donald Van Kline. He is survived by: his wife Lugenia "Jeannie" Barden; his children, James, Jr. (Shirell), Kevin, Sr. (Cynthia) and Leticia (LaQuan); his goddaughter Tasha Murray; his siblings, Antonia Coffey, Monica Van Kline and John Van Kline; his siblings-in-law, George (Candace), Floyd (Fredrica), Vernon, Marie, Roslyn and Portia; his grandchildren, Jasmine, Shante', Kevin, Jr., Jamirah, LaQuan, Jr., Steven, Niya, Iyana, Laila, Ja'Nae, Cody and Chloe; his great grandchild Samara; his godsons, Andre Moore and Jessie Mayers; and his brothers, William Foster and Sylvester Smith. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.