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William Barron Obituary

William Steve "Buster" Barron (83) of Collierville, TN passed away peacefully on January 24th, 2025 after a long courageous battle with Parkinson's and Dementia. Buster was born on April 1st, 1941, and he attended Germantown High School. He went on to graduate from the University of Memphis with a degree in Business Administration where he was a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity. He loved playing golf and was a beloved member of Windyke and Ridgeway Country Clubs where he served on various committees. He also enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family and watching his grandchildren play sports. Buster worked in commercial real estate for 43 years, and he was member of Grace Evangelical Church in Germantown. Buster had a strong Christian faith. He leaves behind his wife Judy, brother Dr. Freddie Barron (Marji) of Knoxville, three children, Doug (Leslie), Carol (Robert), Christi (Jim), four grandchildren, Buzz, Walker, Wiley, and William. Buster's family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to the staff of the Farms at Jordan River for their timeless devotion to Buster's well-being and comfort. We would also like to thank Crossroads Hospice for all of their support. Services will be held at Grace Evangelical Church on January 31st, 2025. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The memorial service will follow directly after. The family will be accepting guests at the home of Robert and Carol Stearns after the service.

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Published by The Daily Memphian on Jan. 27, 2025.

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Shellie Moses

January 31, 2025

Buster was 1 in a million and I love him dearly. . . he was my first real boss and taught me everything I know about real estate and property management.

Leonard /Ida Engelberg

January 28, 2025

Buster and your family have been part of our lives for many years . He was a true gentleman and will be sorely missed. We are thinking of ya´ll and wish we could be with you giving Buster the respect he deserves,but we are out of town.He will always be one of my favorite people.

Debra Dunston Timanus

January 28, 2025

My prayers are with you Judy and your family as you cope with such a heart breaking loss. I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

Mike Caldwell

January 28, 2025

I first met Buster when he was with Southwide Development. He was such a nice person, and he was highly regarded within the commercial real estate industry. My condolences to his family.

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Tommy Farnsworth

January 27, 2025

Buster was my friend and business confidant. He was a nice man , always most professional in all dealings with his clients. Buster was very good with all people ,and he loved working with his many customers, but his fine family always came first !

Staff of Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery

January 27, 2025

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Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Grace Evangelical Church

9750 Wolf River Blvd, Germantown, TN 38139

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31

Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

Grace Evangelical Church

9750 Wolf River Blvd, Germantown, TN 38139

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Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery

5668 Poplar Avenue P.O. Box 17144, Memphis, TN 38119-0885

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