Eddie Barksdale, 71 of Batesville died Wednesday, August 9, 2017. He was born November 14, 1945 at Safford, Arizona to Billy Othel and Hazel Mae (Melton) Barksdale. He was a retired carpenter and brick layer. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include sons, Bryan Barksdale of Batesville and John Barksdale of Little Rock; sister, Kay Young of Batesville; grandchildren, Ashley Moore, and John Barksdale II both of Little Rock , Katelyn Barksdale and Thomas Hartsell both of Batesville and great grandson, Jay Moore of Little Rock. No funeral services are planned. Arrangements by Qualls Batesville Funeral Service. Memorials may be made to the Independence Co. Library or the American Cancer Society.