A. Troy Barksdale

Dr. A. Troy Barksdale passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center at age 84. He was born on December 26, 1940, to Emmett Elmore and Ruby Carney Barksdale in Baton Rouge, LA.

Dr. Barksdale graduated from Istrouma High School in Baton Rouge. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Education from Louisiana College in Pineville. He received his Master of Arts in Education and his Doctorate in Education from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. He served as a teacher and administrator in the Louisiana State University System and as an Assistant Vice President in the University of North Carolina System. He was an avid woodworker, outdoorsman and reader. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was much loved and will be greatly missed and his memory cherished by those closest to him.

Dr. Barksdale is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Mary Jane (Weatherly) Barksdale; his son, Dr. Phillip A. Barksdale (Dr. Sharon Lee Barksdale); and his two cherished grandchildren, Mary Elizabeth Sandroni (Peyton) and Charles Emmett Barksdale. He is also survived by his brother, John G. Barksdale of Baton Rouge and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Wayne Barksdale Goss and Diane Barksdale Ferguson.

A private burial service will be held at a later date, Resthaven Gardens of Memory and Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make a donation in Dr. Barksdale’s name to the charity of your choice.