Herbert Dennis Barksdale, 86, passed away on February 20,2019. Herbert graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1950 then he went on to graduate from Vanderbilt in 1954. He served our country in the Army during the Korean conflict. Herbert began his career with Genesco Inc. and later went on to establish his own successful business. Herbert is proceeded in death by his parents Philip Shelton and Tennie Manning Barksdale. Herbert is survived by his wife of 65 years Mary Dona Pflasterer Barksdale, Children Sherry Kinney, Pamela (Chris) Eichorn, Donna (Doug) Park, grandchildren Eric Henderson, Ryan Henderson, Jennifer (Christopher) Brown, Jacqueline (Dillon) Tucker, Abbey Eichorn, Jakob Park, Charlie Park , brother Philip (Jean) Shelton Barksdale Jr. A visitation with the family will be held Sunday 12 PM-2 PM at Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home. The family would like to thank the staff at Alive Hospice, Vanderbilt Medical Center Physicians and his wonderful caregivers for all of their loving care and support. Memorials may be made to Alive Hospice and JDRF.