Howard Barkstall

Elder Howard Lawrence Barkstall, Jr, affectionately known as Larry, was born to Howard and Juanita Barkstall on September 19, 1949 in Columbus, OH. He went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 8, 2022.

Elder Barkstall was a graduate of East High School. He previously worked for Kroger Bakery. He worked in construction and as a telemarketer. He was a licensed barber, and he owned his own lawncare company.

Elder Barkstall served under Pastor Clarence Caldwell and Bishop Jerry Pierce and has been a faithful servant under Pastor Phillip Smedley at Eliezer Church of Christ. His favorite scripture is I Corinthians 15:58 “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your Labour is not in vain in the Lord.”

Elder Barkstall was preceded in death by his father, Howard L. Barkstall; mother, Juanita Barkstall; and grandmother, Mollie L. Hairston.

Elder Barkstall leaves to cherish his memory, wife, Rita Barkstall; daughters, Karen (Robert) LaPaugh-McDonald, LaVerne (Douglas Sr) Pryor, LaNita Barkstall, Tiawana Brisker, and LaRina (David) Jamison; grandchildren, Douglas Jr (Trustcia), Dominique, Tevis, Titus, Erianna, Elise, Dennis Jr, Alexis, Omir, Omari, Kiana (Versean), Aniyah, Eric, David II, Anthony Jr, Whitnee-Rae, Emanuel, Robert, and Mia; great-grandchildren, Zyra, Ra’Nayiah, Versean II, T’Zion, KaMirah, and Karmin; spiritual son, Mike Finley; Godson, Michael Booker; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation 10:00am and Funeral 11:00am Monday, October 17, 2022 at Eliezer Church of Christ, 1413 St. Clair Ave.

Interment at Evergreen Burial Park.