Charles Wade Barkley is an American former professional basketball player who is a television analyst on TNT.
Who was Charles Barkley father Frank Barkley?
Frank Barkley was a native of Leeds, Alabama which is located ten miles outside Birmingham. He was part of a few black men who lived and raised their families in the segregated town.
Frank Barkley abandoned the family, which included Charles’ younger brother Darryl Barkley, when they were both still very young. He later legalized the divorce,
Charles who later reached out to Frank and repaired their relationship when he was in the NBA, has described their relationship during the first few decades of his life as very rocky.
Frank Barkley cause of death
Frank Barkley is reported to have passed away in December of 2021. His son Charles confirmed the death in an interview. Although he did not disclose the exact cause of death sources claim his dad’s health had been failing for a while.
