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He is survived by his sister, Cynthia Frentz (Tom) of Louisville, Ky.; brother Christopher Barksdale Sr. (Terri) of Nellysford, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Bill was an alumnus of Christchurch School and Rice University. After his education he worked for several years as a hunting and fishing guide in Montana. Afterwards, he pursued a career as a project manager in the construction industry working on commercial projects throughout the U.S.
As a train enthusiast, he enjoyed traveling by rail throughout the U.S. and Canada. Bill was the family genealogist (9th generation Virginian) who did extensive research and amazed us with his detailed memory of past ancestors. He was also an amateur wildlife photographer and birder who loved watching the Peregrine Falcons.
The family would like to give thanks to his special longtime friends and neighbors for all their help during his illness. We are very grateful.
Celebration of life plans are pending.
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Louis Randall
August 13, 2023
I am saddened to hear of Bill's passing.
Chuck Kelly
July 24, 2023
Here's a photo from a quail hunting trip in the fall of 2007. Bill's Rice University classmates, Chuck Kelly (left) and Steve Weakley (right) are standing at the burial site of Shanghai Pierce, noted Texas cattleman. We hunted near Blessing, Texas where Pierce's gave is located. Enjoyable trip and great memories.
Patty Myatt
July 13, 2023
I met Bill years ago when I volunteered at Daedalus BookShop and Bill would come in to visit Sandy. He loved reading History and hunting, sometimes on John Lohr's property and sometimes at his sister's in Texas.
After Bill retired I would see him on the Mall and we'd walk and talk. Bill was a decent and honorable human being.
FRANK L HENSON
July 11, 2023
Very sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He was a good friend at Christchurch School and a very vocal voice on the Seahorse Football team. He was a leader and always a positive, caring individual. He was one of the smartest friends and always took time to explain things to us less than average kids. Since graduating from Christchurch School, I had always planned to reconnect with Bill....but, regretfully, I never did....I so hope to get to hug him in the next life.
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