Kobe Vinzant Barksdale

2003 - 2014

Kobe Vinzant Barksdale obituary, 2003-2014, Southside, AL

BORN

2003

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Collier-Butler Funeral Home & Cremation Services

824 Rainbow Drive

Gadsden, Alabama

Kobe Barksdale Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 28, 2014.

Memorial services to celebrate the life of Kobe Vinzant Barksdale, 11, of Southside will be at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at Crosspoint Community Church. Collier-Butler Funeral and Cremation Services is directing.
Kobe was a student at Mitchell Elementary School.
He is survived by his father, Shane Barksdale; grandparents, Ricky and Nancy Barksdale and, Vernon and Gail Vinzant.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established at Alabama Teachers Credit Union for Mitchell Elementary Schools needy children.
Special thanks to everyone in Montrose, Colorado, who stood with us and loved us through a dangerous and unbelievable time in our lives; and to our home families and all of our wonderful Godly friends who have prayed a peace over us and lifted us up when we had no strength to continue. "God is in America and is alive!"

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April 22, 2015

Beverly Jones

Life on earth was way to short for Precious Kobe; but his eternal life will be Forever. Joy, Peace and Complete Happiness is filling his soul. Our Lord has promised we will someday join him - till then, I pray you find peace as you recall all your happy memories of Kobe. Seems like our selfish desire to hold and touch him becomes overwhelming - so close your eyes and picture his smile and know he is happy and with All OUR LORD'S LOVE. Till we are joined with Kobe hold on to the Blessings he gave you.
All our Love and Prayers,
Redi and Paw

April 2, 2014

Leon "Cotton" Parrish

Shane, Rickey and Nancy..I can't begin to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. I know all to well the pain and grief you're dealing with. My prayers are with you and your family.

April 2, 2014

Shane, Nancy, Ricky and the rest of the family. I love you all and will always be near if you need me. As you shed tears over your loss - remember - Koby loved you and never again will he hurt or be sad. Peace is now forever his. You will always be in my prayers - thanking God for blessing each of you with wonderful and blessed memories - till your happy reunion day.
Redi and Paw

April 2, 2014

Steven an Deranda Haney

God has chosen another to sit at side.

April 1, 2014

So sorry for the loss of the sweet child, God has another angel to watch over us. We will keep you all in our prayers.

April 1, 2014

Fran Riddle

Continued prayers. God Bless you.

March 31, 2014

Dell Anne Hines Afzal

To the family of Kobe Vinzant Barksdale:

I send my sincere condolences on the loss of this precious child but know his mother, brother and cousin all escorted him to the Pearly Gates. I know your hearts are breaking at the loss of his earthly presence but his spirit is being tended and nurtured by Angels and he only awaits a sweet reunion one day.

March 30, 2014

Susan Wilson

When it thunders I will always think of you, your brother lightning and your Mom. May peace be with your Dad and grandparents.

March 30, 2014

So sorry for your loss. God be with you.

March 29, 2014

Kimberly Astin

Prayers going up!

March 29, 2014

Heather Jackson

Kobe, we will miss your zest and energy. You went full-force and 100 percent at everything you set out to do! May Jesus wrap his arms around your dad, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends during this time of sorrow. But let us rejoice knowing you are running and leaping praising Jesus in Heaven. Love Your Cousins-Graham, Davis, and Harrison Jackson ("Uncle" Lindsey, "Aunt" Heather, "Uncle" Thomas, "Aunt" Carlene)-Mayo, FL

March 29, 2014

Linda Prater

March 28, 2014

Marlena Julian Shekia Ford

Rest in peace sweet child! We will miss you on those fields. I pray for the peace and strength for the family.

March 28, 2014

Amy Brown

I love you little cutie!

March 28, 2014

Walker Family

Praying for Gods Grace to be with the family. A lot of lives have been touched thru this

March 28, 2014

DeAnna Higgins

Fly High Sweet Angel! I pray God grants everyone peace of mind and comfort in these up coming days and months ahead! Prayers to everyone involved <3

March 28, 2014

May the Peace of the Lord be with you all!

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