Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09), who began his legal career as the legal advisor to the Memphis Police Department when Gene Barksdale was serving there as an Inspector, made the following statement after learning of the late Sheriff Barksdale’s passing:
“In my encounters with him, I found Gene Barksdale to be a kind, friendly and decent human being. I extend my condolences to his family and his many friends.”
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