Birth date: Aug 3, 1922 Death date: Mar 7, 2022
Eugene L Barksdale was born in Memphis, TN, on August 3rd, 1922, to Earl and Bessie Barksdale. This was during the great Depression of the 1920’s – He had two siblings, J.E. and James Barksdale. Things were tough during this perio Read Obituary
What a life lived! Rest in peace great uncle Gene.
On behalf of the FBI National Academy Associates National Board, the FBI National Academy Associates Charitable Foundation and the FBI National Academy family we send our deepest condolences for the loss of Eugene L. Barksdale FBINAA Session 76.
It saddens our heart when we one of our own has passed and we want you to know that we will keep you in our prayers and add Eugene's name to our Memory Roll and his name will be read at the National Conference. If there is more we can do, please let us know.
God hears our prayers and we can ask him for help during times of sorrow and grief. We are never alone for He is with is now and forever.
God bless,
Chaplain Mike Hardee, FBINAA
Inspector Barksdale was a fine man and a no-nonsense leader. He was a steadfast and loyal friend to my family always. As a fresh out of high school young person, he took the time to suggest I seek a career in law enforcement, with the Memphis Police Department.
It was a very sound and solid suggestion.
He was very candid and sincere about the by words of the Memphis Police Department. Knowledge, Courage, and Integrity.
I can remember the words he expressed to me as if they were spoken just a few seconds ago: "Johnny, your measure as a man, and as a citizen of our country and city, vitally depends on how much sincerity you place on the oath you take upon being sworn in. Take that oath to heart and never lose your belief in those words. Someone's life may depend on it!"
I lost track of Inspector Barksdale over the years but never forgot what he had said. No one could ask for a better person to support you, or be ready to help, or offer a word of encouragement. He was a very good and decent man, who saw his duty and did it without hesitation.
I offer my sincerest and deepest sympathy to his family as they have lost, as well as we all, one of the best examples of Knowledge, Courage, and Integrity.
