Michael G. Barksdale

Michael G. Barksdale, 61, Fishers, went home to be with his Lord on September 22, 2019. He was born February 16, 1958 to Eugene and Artis (Stokes) Barksdale. He grew up in Fort Wayne, IN, graduating from Southside High School in 1976. Michael was very active in sports, particularly basketball, and was well known in the community. Following graduation, he went on to attend Ball State University and received a basketball scholarship to IUPUI Fort Wayne, where he graduated with degrees in Telecommunications and Public Relations. Michael began his broadcasting career at WOWO Radio selling on air commercial time. He then moved on to Wayne Television, before advancing his career to become a Senior Accounting Executive in a larger market, Indianapolis, working with WISH TV.

Michael married the love of his life, Kelly Annette Phelps, on August 29, 1992. They moved to Fishers to begin their new life together and start a family. In addition to Michael’s first son, Steven, Michael and Kelly welcomed three sons, Justin, Aaron, and Sean. Michael continued to stay active in the sports community, coaching his boys in tee ball, football, and basketball.

Survivors include his wife of 27 years, Kelly; sons: Steven Michael Williamson, Michael Justin Barksdale, Aaron Miles Barksdale, and Sean Parker Barksdale; father, Eugene Barksdale; sisters: Dawn Barksdale, Lisa Barksdale, and Kim (Floyd) Lewis; Uncle Bo, with whom Michael shared a special bond; and a host of very special aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Artis Barksdale.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 11, 2019 from 11am-1pm at East 91st Street Christian Church, 6049 E 91st St., Indianapolis, IN 46250, where funeral services will immediately follow beginning at 1pm.

Online condolences may be shared at www.FlannerBuchanan.com.