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David Barksdale (Donise David Barksdale) was born on 24 May, 1947 in Sallis, Mississippi, U.S., is an American gang member. Discover David Barksdale's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 27 years old?
| Popular As |
Donise David Barksdale |
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| Age |
27 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
| Born |
24 May, 1947 |
| Birthday |
24 May |
| Birthplace |
Sallis, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Date of death |
2 September, 1974 |
| Died Place |
Chicago, Illinois. U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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David Barksdale Height, Weight & Measurements
At 27 years old, David Barksdale height not available right now. We will update David Barksdale's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is David Barksdale's Wife?
His wife is Yvonne Yarber (m. 1972-1974)
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| Parents |
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| Wife |
Yvonne Yarber (m. 1972-1974) |
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Not Available |
| Children |
3 |
David Barksdale Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is David Barksdale worth at the age of 27 years old? David Barksdale’s income source is mostly from being a successful member. He is from United States. We have estimated David Barksdale's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
member |
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Timeline
David Barksdale (born Donise David Barksdale; May 24, 1947 – September 2, 1974), also known as King Dave, was an American gangster and activist from Chicago, Illinois.
Barksdale was the founder of the Black Disciples.
He and Larry Hoover (leader of the Gangster Disciples ) decided to merge and create the Black Gangster Disciple Nation.
He was seen as a hero in the black community because he operated a free breakfast program in Englewood to poor children, and he and the Disciples marched with Martin Luther King Jr. in Marquette Park.
His family moved to Chicago, Illinois in 1957.
Within three years of arriving, Barksdale had become a notorious gang leader.
In the late 1960s, King David, as he had become known, started to lead the Black Disciples into activism, serving breakfast to school children and marching with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Marquette park during the Chicago Freedom Movement.
He was a close friend to Fred Hampton and the Chicago Black Panther Party.
By 1966, Barksdale's gang absorbed several others and became known as the Black Disciple Nation.
Tensions grew between the Black Disciples and other gangs such as the Black Stone Rangers.
Barksdale eventually grew sick of the bloodshed and proposed a merger with Larry Hoover, founder of the Supreme Gangsters, in 1973.
Hoover accepted, and the Black Gangster Disciple Nation was born.
Over the course of his life Barksdale was arrested 25 times, but never convicted of any serious offense.
On several occasions when he was arrested, he used the alias "David Jones".
Barksdale died on September 2, 1974, due to kidney failure, at the age of 27.
Born Donise David Barksdale in Sallis, Mississippi to parents Virginia and Charlie Barksdale, he was the tenth of thirteen children.
On September 2, 1974, Barksdale died from kidney failure as a result of a June 1970 attack in which there was an attempt on his life by members of the Black P Stone Rangers armed with M14 rifles outside of a bar Barksdale was frequenting with Larry Hoover on 848 West 69th Street.
The assassination attempt ended a truce that was in place at the time.
He was buried at Restvale Cemetery in Alsip, Illinois.
He was survived by his three children: David, Melinda and Ronnie Barksdale (one of whom was gunned down by a member of the Gangster Disciples street gang in 1996), and wife Yvonne Barksdale (née Yarber), until she was murdered three years later in June 1977.
Barksdale is still revered by the Black Disciples.
Every year there is a birthday celebration in his honor.
In 2008, there was a parade that was sponsored and supported by the Black Disciples organization, and in a controversial move, registered by the Chicago City Council for the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend.
The parade was criticized by the Fraternal Order of Police, and officers administering the event were forewarned about potential gang violence.
