Eston L. "Ted" Barkoskie Jr.

Dear Lois Jean and Family,
I was saddened when you called because I always thought of your Dad as mine, too. He was such a gentle soul--positive and happy. I always felt uplifted in his company. Just know that he will always live in our memories!
Much love to everyone,
Martha and Andrew

Dear Lois & Family,
We were saddened to read the notice of your Dad's passing. Though we haven't seen you recently, we think of you often. He was a well liked person and we are sure he will be missed dearly. Hold tight to your faith and your memories of him. They will get you through this difficult time. Love and blessings to all.

Our best friend's father. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family especially Lois, Monica & Eston.

THERE WERE TWO PERMANANT FAMILIES LIVING ON MICKLER RD..UNCLE ESTON & AUNT LOIS BARKOSKIE WITH CHIDREN TED, GRAHL & IMOGENE...MY MOTHER AND FATHER, MERLIN & EDNA MICKLER WITH CHILDREN FAY, JACOB(BUBBA), MERLINE,BRENDA & RAYMOND.THE EIGHT OF US GREW UP TOGETHER MORE LIKE BROTHERS & SISTERS THAN COUSINS. TED IS THE FIRST OF US TO LEAVE THIS EARTH FOR A BETTER PLACE.TED WAS MY HERO WHEN I WAS A LTTLE GIRL. MY ADMIRATION FOR HIM EXCELLED AS CIRCUMSTANCES TOOK A TOLL ON HIS LIFE.HOWEVER TED NEVER...

I worked with Ted a few years after I began to work for then Southern Bell. Ted & I worked together putting the white pages together for The Real Yellow Pages. I never forgot him. May God keep him in your hearts,smiles on your faces and when the tears fall may they be tears of joy for your time you shared with him.

My Uncle Ted was the best. A rare breed of what I call one of the "almost perfect" ones (just like my Mama)!!! There are so many things I will never forget about him. He was one of the most positive people I knew; always laughing, teasing, joking and never negative. I loved listening to his stories about growing up with Mama & Aunt Gene. I even loved him for the pet alligator he kept in the pool, just for me. Aunt Iris never let it get me though... but that's another story. We will miss him...