Eddie was a veteran of the U. S. Army, having fought in the Korean War. He also retired, after many years, from the Ford Motor Company.
He was predeceased in death by his parents, James Barkley and Senora Kirkman.
He is survived by a daughter, Georgia Owens (Randy) of Va. Beach; a brother, Robert Kirkman (Jackie) of Norfolk; two grandchildren, Randall J. “Jay” Owens of Norfolk; Amanda Heinrich (Jeremy) of Va. Beach, great-grandsons, Matthew Heinrich (Sydney), Noah Heinrich, Joshua Heinrich all of Va. Beach; great-granddaughter, Olivia Owens of Norfolk and a step-great-grandson, Zachary Howell (Kiki) of Va. Beach.
A Celebration of Life for family and close friends will be held in the near future.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.smithandwilliamskempsville.com for the Barkley family.