San Antonio, Texas
1935 - 2025
PAUL DAVID BARKHURST
March 27, 2025
Lt. Colonel Paul D. Barkhurst, 90, a resident of San Antonio, passed away Thursday, March 27th, 2025. Funeral Mass is March 31st, at 1:30 P.M. at Little Flower Basilica. Paul David "PD" Barkhurst was born of Charles and Margaret (Stokes) Barkhurst on March 5, 1935, in Newark, OH. In 1957, Paul married Betty Jean Walden from Dayton, OH and then joined the USAF in 1962 as a career officer. He retired from Randolph AFB, San Antonio in 1989 and subsequently became a Real Estate Appraiser. PD Barkhurst was a life-long Catholic and member of the Knights of Columbus. Paul was predeceased by his wife, Betty, and brother, Rick. Paul lost daughter, Ardis Barkhurst Hearn, and son, Ragan Barkhurst in 2021. He is survived by siblings Barbara Bir, Marty Weissinger, and Judy Bruner. Also survived by children Marti Barkhurst Martinez, Phyllis Dru Barkhurst, Paul Barkhurst, Jr. and Charles Barkhurst, also survived by grandchildren Ariel Barkhurst, Thomas Ryan, Lacey Barkhurst, Madeline Hearn, Richard Martinez, David Hearn, Grant Barkhurst, Faith Baker, Carl Martinez, Erin Barkhurst, Sarah Barkhurst, Zoe Barkhurst, Emma Barkhurst, Luke Barkhurst, Paul Barkhurst III, Brady Barkhurst, Lauren Barkhurst and Levi Barkhurst.
Met Paul at Minot Air Force Base when we reported for missile crew duty. We fought winter snows, endured alert schedules, and class room work. His sense of humor made it easier to put up with those long hours. He was a great friend.
Stanley Butcher
May 08, 2025 | Work
I am so thankful that I got to reconnect with my great uncle in 2019! I enjoyed our conversations and especially stories of my great Aunt Betty and how they met, and stories of my mawmaw Martha, Betty’s sister. I will definitely miss him and his witty humor. Rest in peace uncle PD. Tell my mom, mawmaw and Aunt Betty I said hi and I miss them. Until we meet again on the streets of gold watch over your family from above.
Jackie Mayhew
April 02, 2025 | Baton Rouge, LA | Family
I am so sorry. You all are in my thoughts. Rob Handy. Oregon
March 31, 2025
Remembered By
Anita Kitchens
March 31, 2025 | Todd, NC | Friend
Paul,
We were so sorry to hear about your Dad. We had the privilege of knowing him through your family gatherings.We know you will miss him greatly.
We will keep him and your family in our prayers.
Nick and Linda Barron
Nicholas Barron
March 31, 2025 | SAN ANTONIO, TX | Neighbor
Marti, we loved your Dad, as we got to be with him on several occasions over the past 20 years, at times like the Eagle Scout celebrations. He was always fun and loved being with his family. You will all miss him, but we know you'll keep his memory alive with wonderful stories and photos of trips and events. May the Lord bring you all comfort and strength. With love, Alex and Char
Alex & Char Marcus
March 30, 2025 | LOVETTSVILLE, VA | Coworker
Marti, our deepest condolences to you and your family. I never had the pleasure of meeting your dad, but I always enjoyed seeing your posts of him loving life, traveling and doing so many things with you and your family.
Susie Kincy
March 30, 2025 | Yardley, PA | Friend
Marti, we want to extend our deepest sympathy to all the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Dale & Cindy Burke and family.
Cindy Burke
March 30, 2025 | Nokesville, VA | Friend
I didn't have the pleasure to meet this wonderful man. But the stories I've heard about him , he was one of a kind..I just want to say " Thank you sir, for your service to our country and to the church.
Judy Lujan
March 29, 2025 | Universal Cty, TX
