TRAVERSE CITY — Paul B. Barron, 66, of Traverse City, passed away Sunday, Aug. 12, 2007, at Munson Medical Center.
Paul was born May 8, 1941, in Morenci, to Mose and Myrtle (Harris) Barron. Paul was in the United States Army for 21 years, serving twice in Vietnam. During his tours of duty, he met and married the late Joan Sharrow on Sept. 7, 1963, on the Selfridge Air Force Base. Together they raised four children.
After the military, Paul sold restaurant equipment for 15 years and then managed the kitchen at the local jail for five years before retiring. He was a member of the local VFW Post 2780 and the AML. He enjoyed hunting, gambling, and he had a great sense of humor. He was a loving father and grandfather, and he will be missed by many.
Paul is survived by four children, Sherry (Patrick) Swogger, Karen (John) Verschuren, Paul (Julie Perkins) Barron Jr., and Christy (Robert) Brown all of Traverse City; six grandchildren, Jennifer, Bryan, Krista, Heather, Nicholas, and Steven; two great-grandchildren, Alex and Chloe; siblings, Martha Townsend, Dorothy Eady, Elizabeth Brabant, Wilma Byrd, Don Barron and Dennis Barron; brother-in-law, Donald Sharrow; many nieces and nephews; and lifelong friends Bill McAnallen, Bill (Jerri) Smith and Chico.
Besides his parents, Paul was preceded in death by his wife, Joan, in 2000; and sister, Helen Pullen.
Visitation will be held today, Aug. 14, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Covell Funeral Home in Traverse City.
A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 15, also at the funeral home, with visitation one hour prior. Burial with full military honors will take place at Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions in Paul's name may be given to the VFW Post 2780.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Covell Funeral Home of Traverse City.
This obituary was originally published in the Record-Eagle.