Jackson County MsArchives Obituaries.....Barksdale, Rondo Westbrook Sr. 2010
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Patricia Creel Kendrick http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00018.html#0004458 April 10, 2010, 10:38 am

Source: local free obit site -  posted on April 9, 2010
Rondo Westbrook Barksdale Sr., 59, was born in Jackson, MS. and had resided  
in Ocean Springs, Jackson County, MS. He was a prominent real estate broker in 
Jackson County, MS for many years and his expert service in this arena was 
sought by individuals throughout the state. He had been semi-retired in recent 
years due to health problems. He was an avid golfer and sports enthusiast who 
loved boating and all outdoor activities. His passing is 
well-memorialized in the poem "Requiem" wherein the poet noted "Home is the 
sailor, home from the sea, and the hunter home from the hill".

Mr. Barksdale was the great-great grandson of Congressman Ethelbert Barksdale, 
a well know journalist and the brother of General William Barksdale who was 
killed in the Battle of Gettysburg during the Civil War. His maternal-great-
grandfather was General Richard Griffith, who was killed at the Battle of 
Savage's Station and was succeeded in command by General Barksdale. Following 
the example of his distinguished ancestors, Rondo Barksdale volunteered for 
military duty at a young age and served his country with distinction during 
the Vietnam War.

He was the devoted son of the late Genevieve Wilde Barksdale and Harris 
Barksdale, Jr. Survivors include a son, one half-sister and two half-brothers.
Burial will be after a private family service. 

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Posted in Press-Register on April 9, 2010. (MS)

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