BORN

1968

DIED

2010

FUNERAL HOME

East Funeral Home

2807 Moores Ln

Texarkana, Texas

Howard Barkman Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 14, 2010.

Howard Davis "Todd" Barkman, 42, of Lewisville, AR passed away December 13, 2010 in Lewisville. Mr. Barkman was born March 29, 1968 in Texarkana, Texas. He was a plumber and a member of Shiloh Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Cindy Barkman of Lewisville, AR; daughter, Cara Griffin of Lewisville, AR; parents, Henry D. and Helen C. Barkman of Texarkana; brother, Henry D. "Chip" Barkman,Jr. of Texarkana, TX; nephew, Jake Barkman; nieces, Cami Hensley, Gracey Hensley and Rylee Hensley; and a number of aunts and uncles.

Services will be 2p.m., Thursday, December 16, 2010 at East Memorial Chapel - Moores Lane with Rev. Todd Reed officiating. Burial will be in Shiloh Cemetery under the direction of East Funeral Home - Moores Lane.

Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at the funeral home.

Family will be at the home of Greg and Stacey Hensley at 710 Vanderbilt Rd., Texarkana, AR.

Online tributes may be made at www.eastfunerals.com.

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December 30, 2010

Dena Beard

Cindy, I am so sorry for your loss. You have been in my thoughts and prayers.

December 19, 2010

Lisa Frost

Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time. Joe and Lisa Frost

December 17, 2010

Dana Brewington-Surginer

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

December 17, 2010

Dear Cindy & Cara,We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. David & Robin Horn (Texarkana, AR)

December 16, 2010

Miranda McClaran

We love you Cindy and Cara!!! If yall or anyone else needs anything I am here!!! I am praying for yall and I know God will help yall through this very, very sudden and painful loss!! Lots of love sent to all of yall!!!

December 16, 2010

Henry, Helen, Chip, Michelle, and Jake,

There are just not enough words to express the sorrow in our hearts. However, there are not enough words to express what a gift you all and Todd have been to our family. Your presence has made us all the best we can be....... in good times & bad. We do not know what it is about growing up in the Red River Bottoms that links a person to your life even when you are far apart but somehow it does. Our family will love & cherish Todd's memory forever.

Dean & Elizabeth Lee Stone
Meredith & Ethel Edwards (Texarkana)

December 16, 2010

Tod was a very dear friend to our family. Our condolences go out to you, Mr. & Mrs Barkman, Tod's wife,Cindy, and relatives and friends who share our love for him. May God be with you. John and Sallye Dobbins

December 16, 2010

DeShon Allen

My deepest sympathy to you and your family. RIP DeShon Allen

December 16, 2010

Rick Williams

Although I haven't seen Todd in years since High School I aways considered him a friend. He was a lot of fun and very funny in those days. We went Dove hunting once and I don't think that I have laughed so much in a day. I pray for his family and let God welcome home home.

December 16, 2010

Jonathan & Kelli Stahl

Our deepest symphathy goes out to you all! We are so sorry for your loss! We have many fond memories of Todd during our school years. Your family is in our prayers!

December 16, 2010

Sheri Harris

Although, I lost touch with Todd after school, it appears he turned out to be just as good of a familiy man as he was a person. Truly sorry for your loss. I know he will be missed by many.

December 15, 2010

Jay Rankin

December 15, 2010

Lance Ryan

I am glad that I had the opportunity to know Todd. I pray for your family.

December 15, 2010

Troy Wells

So sorry for your loss. Todd was a great guy. Our prayers go out to you Cindy & family.

December 15, 2010

Autumn Moon

I love you cindy and cara! i am here if you ever need me! God never gives us to much!
Much Love!

December 15, 2010

Ivorie Clardy

Cindy,my thoughts & prayers are with you & your family,May God grant you peace,comfort, & strength.

December 15, 2010

To the Barkman family, you are in my prayers. My God be with you and give you strength.

Kathy ,Kanisha, Ashyki Malone Nash Tx.

December 15, 2010

Cindy, my prayers are with you & Cara,I will be praying for you that God will grant you peace,comfort & understanding.

December 15, 2010

Sarah Cooper

Todd will be missed. He had a good heart. I pray for a peace that passes all understanding through this time for the whole family.

December 14, 2010

Kerri Nix

Cindy, I am pray that you let God help you through this difficult time. Just look to him for strength. He help me through and I know he will do the same for you. You are a good friend and coworker. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

December 14, 2010

Cathy Missildine

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the Barkman Family....so sorry for your loss....

Cathy Sewell Missildine

December 14, 2010

In times like these, words are hard to find. My sympathy and love to you, Cindy and Cara and family. We know that we will see him again and all of those happy memories will keep you going, I pray. Todd came and fixed a leak that I had in a hose on my hot water heater over a year ago. I remember his kindness. Love and prayers. Barbara Jackson

December 14, 2010

Sara McElroy

To all of Todd's family and friends, I offer my heartfelt condolences. Todd was such a special, wonderful friend to me when we were growing up, and I will never forget him. May God comfort you and grant you strength during this time of sorrow. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

December 14, 2010

Charlie & Dana Markham

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

December 14, 2010

Brandon & Brandi Burrow

Great photo of Todd. He will be greatly missed. Praying for you, Cindy and Cara. May God grant you His strength.

December 14, 2010

Ruth Whitefield

Praying for you, Cindy, and all your family. Hugs from afar.

December 14, 2010

K.C. Cobb

To Cindy, Cara and family,I am so sorry for your loss.May the Lord hold you close to his heart and help you through this time of sorrow.You must believe you will see him again someday and we will all rejoice with our loved ones.My prayers are with you.

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