Ralph Eugene ""Gene"" Barkdull

Daleville...Ralph Eugene ""Gene"" Barkdull, Sr., 83, resident of Daleville passed away Monday morning at his residence.He was born in Anderson, October 16, 1932, the son of Harry L. Barkdull and Beatrice Moon.He was a 1951 graduate of Daleville High School and a veteran of the US Army.He had lived his entire life in the Daleville area and was co-owner of the Daleville Gun Club. He worked for over 35 years at Barkdull Marathon and was a volunteer fireman and assistant chief.Survivors are his wife: Nancy (Robbins) of Daleville, 4 children: Robin Brown (Ross Turley) of chesterfield, Kim Freeman (Darwin) of Dewart Lake, Nanette Phillips (Bob) of Syracuse and Ralph Eugene Barkdull, Jr. of Dewart Lake, 12 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren, 1 brother: Keith Barkdull (Jan) of Chesterfield, several nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents, sister: Rosemary Brown, brothers: Rex, Max, and Donnie Barkdull and father and mother in law: Ora and Marcella Robbins.A Celebration of his life will be held on Friday at 3:00 PM at Ballard and Sons Funeral Home, 8212 South Walnut Street, Daleville with Chris Nixon officiating.Burial will follow at Saunders Cemetery, Daleville.Friends may call on Friday from noon until the time of the services at 3:00 PM.Memorials may be made to the Daleville Public Library and the Alzheimer's Association.Online Guestbook at: www.ballardandsons.comThe Ballard family is honored to celebrate the life of Gene with family and friends. SERVICES Visitation Friday, September 23, 201612:00 PM - 3:00 PM Ballard and Sons Fuenral Home Daleville Chapel 8212 South Walnut Street Daleville, Indiana 47334 Celebration of Life Service Friday, September 23, 20163:00 PM Ballard and Sons Fuenral Home Daleville Chapel 8212 South Walnut Street Daleville, Indiana 47334