James Harold "Yogi" Barfield

James Harold “Yogi” Barfield

Memorial services for Harold Barfield will be held Saturday, February 4, 2017 at 10:00 at Russell Baptist Church with Bro. Steve Taylor officiating.   Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Mr. Barfield, 77 of Meridian passed away Saturday, January 28, 2017 at Bedford Care Center of Marion.   He was born on January 17, 1940 to Louis and Mary Barfield in Sumter County, Alabama.

He was a lifelong truck driver and diesel mechanic.  He loved spending time with his family and had a passion for the Alabama Crimson Tide.

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Barfield; sons Jim Kidd, Ricky (Vicki) Kidd; daughter, Melanie (Raymond) Mitchell; nine grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and very special friends the Emmett Springfield family.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Mary Barfield; brother, Charlie Barfield; sisters, Eva Mize, and Carol Byer.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations are made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or Anderson Cancer Patient Benevolence Fund.

Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at robertbarhamffh.com.