Ronald Barksdale

Red was a regular participant at our Sunday morning breakfast at Trinity Episcopal Church downtown. He was always a joy to be with and he shared his love and happy cheer with so many of our church members and breakfast guests. He will always hold a special place in our hearts. We commend his soul to Jesus and give thanks for his life and his time with us.

Ronald had a sweet spirt, always happy . singing, and smiling. Loved his radio and brought many a good conversations and smile to me whenever I ran into him or he stopped by to visit, calling me CUZ. I WILL MISS THE JOY YOU BROUGHT to Me. MUCH LOVE!!!!! He is singing and dancing joyously now. MY GOD GRANT YOU ALL PEACE!!!! MS. PRIMCESS (TONEY) WHITE

I am truly going to miss red when I come to Columbus or Phenix city Col I always look for him because I know he somewhere swinging singing and dancing red you will truly be missed rest and paradise where the angels are singing and dancing too💖

To the Barksdale family I remember when I first met red he was a very respectful person and full of joy .he always call me his sis I had spoke to him 3weeks ago and he told me he loved me I told him I love him to its so hard to really accept and believe he gone he always made people smile regardless of what kind of day you were having . Red rest in peace my friend until we met again cause none of us are here to stay we all are passing thru.Dance and sing all you won't you have earn your title rest on red .we love you and miss you from Lisa Bledsoe /randy /Debbie cake

Before he was "Red" I met Ronald on 3211 Carver Street @ my residence.Living just 2 doors down from each other we often played outside together many of days. Didn't matter about the heat... we found the shade and made mud pies, ran up on one to three red light, hopped hop-scotch,jump rope, to mother may I. He was better than me on the hula hoop though. It was then I knew he was really a champion lol!! Our beginning friendship was early but lasted as kinship between two neighbor families. Our dearest mother's were friends! Our sisters Sheila, Maria, Gwen & Chris were sisters. The Renfro's and The Barksdale's are family rooted from Carver Heights. Ronald left an indelible imprint in so many hearts a number we can't imagine. Life is truly a mystery moment to moment is divinely precious. Ronald is sorely missed and will never be forgotten.

Glenda GiGi Crawford

The Renfro,Harris,and Crawford Families

Words just can never express the sadness that my heart is feeling right now!! I use to drive you mom on Metra is how I met you and you have been in my life every since!! You showed a love that was unconditional to everybody!! I am truly going to miss you my friend only God knows best!! You was such an inspiration to other's and I don't even believe you knew that!! I have always told you that I love you when I saw you and I love you now!!Rest on my friend :)I couldn't get off my work but please know that my heart will be there in spirit!! Verlinda J. Chaney

We're going miss you Red my condolences to your family... veterans parkway will NEVER be the same ❤️❤️❤️

You were truly a joy to everyone and vetrans parkway will never be the same!!! Rest peacefully my friend!!!

Rest in heaven you will truly missed 🙏🙏❤️

Tears of sadness and prayers to the family in your time of bereavement ....Red will truly be missed.. GONE TO SOON...Now I'm sure he's dancing with the angels

I'm truly going to miss seeing Red downtown dancing and singing he was so full of life and just had a beautiful personality and didn't mind holding a conservation and putting a smile on your face. You will truly be missed Red❤ Tamesha Hendrick

Red was a wonderfully kindhearted soul that brought joy to everyone he encountered. I feel I speak for the entire 9-1-1 center as well as the Columbus Police Department when I say Red will be sorely missed. May he Rest In Peace

He will forever be missed at the VRM store. Rest in peace.

Im going miss you Ronald as I know him as Red when I first moving to Columbus ga and I met him alway put a smile on my face because I alway told him I love him he say baby girl you know I love you he was always there for me when I need help he was there and we became best friend we always talk everyday I'm going miss you /Red/ just like a brother to me !

I will miss your show, as I travel the veterans parkway, I always smile.E Thank you for your gentle spirit. Rest in peace.

My deepest condolences to the family of Red. To kno him u couldnt help but love him. He was always singing and dancing, that was his JOY. He would be singing & dancing from North Columbus all the way to South Columbus and everybody knew him.. SING & DANCE NOW WITH THE ANGELS BOO FOR THE LORD NEEDED UR TALENTS IN HEAVEN...RIH... ~Big Tee, Phenix city Alabama

To The family Of Ronald "RED" Barksdale Sending My Sincere Heartfelt Condolences. Red Will B Missed. He Was A Sweet Kind Hearted Person. It Was A JoY To See N Hear Him Sing The Blues. R.I.PARADIE RED. UR SINGING TO THE LORD NOW. -SHEILA PHILYAW-

my deepest condolences to RED family. He will be missed. he wasnt a stranger to anyone, he would talk to you about life and to enjoy it, then he would dance and sing a little bit...i would always give him a love offering. RIP

I remember Red. He was full of light and joy. The day Michael Jackson died, he was crying and dancing. He said no matter what life throws at you, find the joy to carry on. His joy was music. He will forever dance and sing in heaven. Thank you for your joy.