Mr. Barfield was a United States Army Veteran who served in Vietnam. He was retired from Shaw Industries after 20 years of service. He had volunteered for over 30 years as an Assistant Scoutmaster for the Boy Scouts of America.
He was a loving and devoted husband and father and will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Ann Barfield of Signal Mountain; son, Kevin (Catherine) Barfield; daughter, Susan (Roger) Walia; grandchildren, Ellen Barfield and Landon Walia all of Atlanta.
A memorial service will be held Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. in the East Chapel with Rev. Wayland Stewart officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 404 South Moore Road, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37412.