Traverse City, Michigan
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.
Karen, Sherry, Paul and Christy,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We loved having your family as neighbors for so many years! I'm sure your Mom and Dad are in heaven already planning the next joke to play on my dad! Together again- they are the perfect pair!
Lori (Smith) Mohler
August 22, 2007 | Charlotte, NC
To the Barron Family:
I attended many a Breakfast or Dinner at the AML in which Paul was always involved, he always took the time to stop and say hi and talk with my girls who were very young at the time, not only did he take the time your mother did to. Your whole family is in our familys thought's and prayer's.
The Gilland Family
David Gilland Sr.
August 19, 2007 | Lake Odessa, MI
To all of my cousins, their children and friends,
My Uncle Paul and Aunt Joan are part of some of my happiest memories and I feel blessed to have known both of them, and I'm proud of all of you as my cousins. Remember your dad's example, and that in many ways big and small you touch the lives of one another and your children ... share your dad's legacy with all of them, so they too can have wonderful memories of aunts and uncles. With love from Bobbi (Eady) Colvin
Bobbi (Eady) Colvin
August 19, 2007 | Cedar Springs, MI
I had the good fortune to work with Paul in food service equipment for better than 30 years. He was a wounderful person with a great sense of humor. He was a true professional! He will be missed.
David Morris
August 18, 2007 | Frankenmuth, MI
hey grandpa,
im going to miss you so so much. you were my best buddy in the whole world. you were there when i needed you most, thank you for everything. and im going to keep my promise and finish highschool no matter what i have to do, but only for you. I LOVE YOU
Heather Barron
August 18, 2007 | Traverse City, MI
Dad-I loved you more than you could ever know. I wish I would have been there for you at the end. YOU are my HERO!!! Mom is with you now and I'm sure you are very happy!!!!!!!! I love you and will miss you forever. When I see you again, it will be a happy reunion and all will be forgiven(I hope). See you again. Love your daughter, Christy
Christy Brown
August 18, 2007 | Traverse City, MI
Sherry,
I was saddened to open the newspaper and learn that your father had passed away. Thinking of you,
Linda (Winans) Egeler
Linda Egeler
August 15, 2007 | Elk Rapids, MI
I just want to let you know what a special man Paul Sr. was. We absolutely adored him at the office, he always lit up my morning the days he would come in. I am sending my deepest sympathies to you. Paul will be truly missed, he was a great hero (and a 'jokester')!
Jennie, RN
August 15, 2007 | Traverse City, MI
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Leslie Gerou
August 15, 2007 | Burton
