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Benjamin Barron Obituary
Benjamin was the fifth of fourteen children, born on May 12, 1955 in St. Joseph, Missouri, to the late Benjamin and Mary (Duran) Barron, Sr. He was raised in the Catholic faith and attended South Park and Central High School.
Ben worked for Burlington Northern Railroad from 1978 to 1985. After his retirement he owned and operated his own tree and lawn service, Barron Lawn and Tree.
Ben was an avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed riding horses and cruising on his Harley, playing tennis and volleyball and could often be found piddling around in his garage.
Above all Ben was devoted to Gwen, and being a father and grandfather. He loved to spend time with family and friends and attending events and milestone achievements. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
In addition to his parents, Ben was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Charlota Herrera; brothers, David Barron, Sr., John Barron, infant brother, Stevie Barron; step-father, David Rodewald; nieces and nephews, Brayden "Chewey" Becerra, Joseph Barron, Jr., Carissa Barron, Kain Barron, Christopher "Bear" Crossfield and beloved, Aunt Pauline.
Ben is survived by his significant other, Gwen Schildknecht; son, Nathan Barron (Amy); daughter, Amber Hutchcraft (Troy); son, Gabriel Barron (Elizabeth); son, Aaron Schildknecht; grandchildren, Claudia, Isabela "Izzy", Jakob, Alex, Cannon, Torri, Rhemy, Farrah and Fallyn; great-granddaughter, Jasmyn; siblings, Mary Brown, Joseph Barron, Stephen Barron (Donna), Mark Barron (Shauna), Ruth Moore, Gloria Barron, Teresa Mahoney (Jim), Lora "Lucy" Barron, Stephanie Barron, Christy McGaughy (Preston) and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral Service 12:00 PM Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel, where the family will receive friends 2 hours prior from 10:00 to 12:00 PM. Interment Sugar Creek Cemetery, Rushville, Missouri.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the donor's choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Benjamin Barron
Peggy Grable
February 4, 2025
Ben was always so nice to me!! Loved that smile!! So sorry for your loss!!! God be with you!!
Rick & Stacey Ellis
February 3, 2025
So sorry for your family's loss. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. ❤
Elizabeth Koch
February 3, 2025
So sorry for your loss. Keeping all of you in my prayers .
Donna nd Butch McDowell/Weston
January 31, 2025
So sorry for your loss
Brenda Ripper
January 30, 2025
Sending condolences to the Barron family. I am so sad to hear of Ben’s passing. He was my childhood friend in Deer Park. Such a good guy. So many memories RIP Ben
Jenny Lee Harness
January 30, 2025
Ben we have been friends for many years and I will definitely miss your ornery comebacks. We used to argue like siblings and Gwen would just say you two get along and then we'd all laugh. Please continue to watch over your family. You will be missed. My condolences for the family ❤
Gary Constable
January 29, 2025
Be at peace, my best to the family.
Rick and lesia Canchola
January 29, 2025
To a good friend who will be greatly missed. Always looked at Ben like family. You have our condolences.
Bob Slater
January 29, 2025
I regret I was unable to attend Mr. Barron's visitation/funeral. I just returned home from the Kansas University Hospital. I do want to offer my prayers for Ben and my sympathy to the extended Barron family. May he rest in peace.
Rick Fauver
January 29, 2025
Rick Fauver sorry for your loss
Frank Keller
January 29, 2025
Rest easy Brown. Deepest respect.
Dewayne & Becky Wood
January 29, 2025
So Sorry for your loss
Ed Bruce
January 29, 2025
Nate sorry about your loss rip Ben
Fred Lederer
January 29, 2025
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Danny McClair
January 29, 2025
So sorry for your loss. He was a good guy.
Linda Sargent
January 28, 2025
Rest in peace you will be missed dearly
Steven Peek
January 28, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Timothy Crawford
January 28, 2025
Sorry for your loss Nate and family
Mike Harrison
January 28, 2025
Gonna miss you big Ben.
shirley herring
January 28, 2025
So sorry to hear of this. He was a nice man. He knew I was scared when my nephew got a motorcycle and he would tease me that they never went over 100! He assured me he would be fine. You will be missed Ben! Prayer to the family!
roger wittler
January 28, 2025
My condolences to the family so sorry for your loss
James Martinez
January 27, 2025
My condolences to the barron family
I knew Ben seem like for ever. We work together at mo. Chemical. He will sadly missed by all who knew him. See you on the other side my friend.
Chiro Richey
January 27, 2025
Ben took me and Amber and some friends on a hayride years ago, he was a good person and father, may he be in heaven.
Katie Heiser
January 27, 2025
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Tammy Hendrix Dotson
January 27, 2025
My condolences to the family so sorry for your loss
Bob Bohot
January 27, 2025
I always enjoyed our conversations, Sending prayers to the Family and Friends
Vincent Barbosa
January 27, 2025
God Bless
Bob Power
January 27, 2025
First met Ben at Central and later reconnected on the railroad where we remained friends over the years. We always had a story for each other. God Bless you my friend. Rest in Peace.
Mark Utterback
January 27, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful person.
Sandra Turgon
January 27, 2025
I’m so sorry for your loss. He was a very kind and caring person. My prayers are with you and your family.
Greg and Sandra(Mejia) Turgon
David Hess
January 27, 2025
RIP Ben it was a pleasure to have known you
Mary and Dave Ritzer
January 27, 2025
You will be so missed. We've called and sent pictures and didn't get you. Didn't dream anything like this was going on. RIP. Dave. Mary Buck and Betty
Georgia Bizal
January 26, 2025
I will donate a book to the St. Francis Xavier School library in his name.
January 26, 2025
Much Sympathy and Love. Tom, Cathy, Benji and Danyka Sontheimer
Cathy Sontheimer
January 26, 2025
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Ben was a wonderful, always friendly man. He will be missed by many.
Peggy Tobey
January 26, 2025
My deepest condolences
Denise Black
January 26, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Ben you will be missed.
Josephine Johnson
January 26, 2025
I'm sorry for your loss. He was my neighbor for my years and was always willing to help me out whenever I needed him. I paid him to remove all of my trees in my backyard and was amazed how he make sure they did it right.
Billy Diamond
January 26, 2025
Rest in peace ol buddy. Rest in peace.
rick ames
January 26, 2025
A very good friend to the end!
Mark Lykins
January 26, 2025
He was a good person and a good friend and always wanted to help people out he will be missed
Vickie Rothwell
January 26, 2025
So sorry to hear this . Love and hugs and prayers for the family. I was his server at cracker barrel
Joe & Norma Snapp
January 26, 2025
0ur thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Vickie James Bish
January 26, 2025
Joe so very sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and your family
Cindy Wilson-Tripp
January 26, 2025
Thoughts and prayers, Gwen for u and family.
Rene Hatcher
January 26, 2025
You will be missed so much. You were a great neighbor and will miss the sound of your truck starting every day and waving to you!
Albert CdeBaca
January 26, 2025
Sorry for your loss
Rick Bernard
January 26, 2025
FROM ONE GRANDPA TO ANOTHER , R.I.P. BEN. I'LL SEE YOU ON OTHER SIDE! GLAD WE BECAME FRIENDS .TO YOUR FAMILY PLEASE ACCEPT MY CONDOLENCES FOR YOUR FAMILY'S LOSS.
JD Carrel
January 26, 2025
I will miss my friend and Brother with all my heart I was always treated as part of the Barron Family which meant so much to me I will miss and Love Ben and all of the family may God sooth your sorrow and know we will all be together someday ♥
Brian Gilley
January 26, 2025
RIP my dear friend.
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