The Lord of Glory ushered Benjamin Morris Barksdale, Jr., 60, into His Glory on Saturday, April twenty sixth, 2025.
“Benji” was born on November 14, 1964, the son of Benjamin Morris, Sr., and Corliss Barksdale of Hepzibah, WV.
Ben is survived by his spouse, Sandra (Huggins) Barksdale, and a daughter whom he immensely LOVED, Olivia, and her fiancé, Joel Sienko. He leaves to cherish his reminiscences a sister, Donna & Elijah Ham of Montclair, VA; a brother, Brian & Michelle Barksdale of Clarksburg, WV. Additionally surviving are aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Ben proudfully adored his youngest nephews: Isaac & Ian. We acknowledge an expensive buddy, TT.
He was preceded in dying by one sister, Marsha Lynn.
Benji was a graduate of Lincoln Excessive Faculty, Class of 1983. He starred because the beginning quarterback of the soccer group. Ben started his firefighter profession as a Junior Firefighter with the Spelter Volunteer Hearth Division.
After graduating from Fairmont State, Ben moved to Arlington, VA, to pursue his dream of changing into a full-time Firefighter. It was right here that he devoted 24 years of honorable service to the Arlington Hearth Division and the encircling communities.
His dedication to his name of service afforded him alternatives for promotions from Firefighter to Assistant Hearth Chief after retiring on June 17, 2011. Ben additionally served as Hearth Chief for Prince George’s County and Orlando, FL.
He holds a Grasp of Science Diploma in Administration from John Hopkins College and a Licensed Public Supervisor certificates from George Washington College.
He achieved Govt Hearth Officer designation from the Nationwide Hearth Academy in Emmetsburg, Maryland, and was acknowledged by the Heart of Public Security Excellence Fee on Skilled Credentialing as a Chief Hearth Officer.
Sadly, Ben was identified in April 2024 with Glioblastoma. Whereas his physique might have succumbed to the most cancers, his spirit soared above it.
Ben’s funeral might be held on the First Baptist Church of Glenarden in Higher Marlboro, MD, at 11 a.m. on Monday, Might 12, 2025, and stay streamed at FBCGlenArden.org/funeralviewing. The household plans to carry a memorial service in Clarksburg at a later date.
A scholarship fund might be established in lieu of flowers.
