David Wayne Barksdale

David Wayne Barksdale obituary, Poughkeepsie, NY

David Wayne Barksdale

David Barksdale Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Timothy P. Doyle Funeral Home, Inc. on Sep. 2, 2022.

Publish in a newspaper

Obituary of David Wayne Barksdale
David Wayne Barksdale, 65, of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on August 10, 2022. Born in Beacon, NY on January 5, 1957, he was the son of Ethel Mae Barksdale, who predeceased him. He attended Beacon City Schools. David worked for the Hyde Park School District as a bus driver. He is survived by his siblings; Melody Barksdale of Kingston, NY, Roger Barksdale of Waterbury, CT and Sterling Barksdale of Poughkeepsie, NY, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. In addition to his mother, he was predeceased by his brother William A. Barksdale, his two sisters Marguerite Wright and Arlene Wimberly, as well as his maternal grandparents Lorenzo and Mary Connely Barksdale. Services are private and at the convenience of the Family. Arrangements were under the direction of the Timothy P. Doyle Funeral Home, 371 Hooker Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603. To send online condolences, please visit our website at www.doylefuneralhome.com
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of David Barksdale, please visit Tribute Store

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

How to support David's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor David Barksdale's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign David Barksdale's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?