Tramel Shalik Barksdale, 18, of Owensboro was called home to be with God on Friday February 17th 2023. He was born on August 5, 2004 to Willie Barksdale Jr and Toshieka Douglas. Tramel was an outstanding athlete and 2022 graduate of Owensboro High School. He was employed at Sun windows while he pursued enlistment to the U.S air force, as a career. He further engaged in other pursuits including, Commercial Drivers License certification, real estate sales, mobile vehicle oil change service, and other entrepreneurial endeavors. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Willie Barksdale, Sr., and a great-grandparent Ollie Durst. Tramel leaves to cherish loving memories of his time on earth, his parents; 10 siblings, Willie Barksdale, III of Sacramento, CA, Jaiden Kendall of Owensboro, Camron Nelson of Las Vegas, NV, Will Barksdale of Sacramento, CA, I'mauri Barksdale, I'nasia Barksdale, Ishmael Barksdale, Trashad Barksdale, Emani Barksdale, and Ayrish Barksdale, all of Owensboro; paternal grandmother, Deborah Barrett; maternal grandparents Larry Sherman and Anitra Natosha Douglas; great-grandmothers Velita Douglas and Annette Helm; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. A celebration of Tramel's life will be held on Saturday February 25, 2023 at Owensboro High School north gymnasium. The service will begin at 11:00 am with visitation and public viewing from 9:00am until time of service. McFarland Funeral Home is both honored and privileged to be entrusted with care of Tramel Barksdale. Please leave online condolences and memories at www.mcfarlandfh.com for the family.