George Barron

1931 - 2021

George Dewey Barron Jr.
January 17, 1931 - October 31, 2021
Known by old timers as "Dewey" he was born and raised in San Francisco. He attended Lowell High School and played Basketball and was All City during his junior year. Drafted to the Korean War (US Army), he qualified for combat intelligence school graduating and was appointed regimental intelligence sergeant, 4th division headquartered in Friedberg, Germany. After the army he joined the San Francisco Police Department and was a member of the unit known as the S-Squad. He was awarded six meritorious medals of valor. While a police officer he attended City College then San Francisco State University majoring in criminology. He retired from the police department after 10 years due a back injury and became a private investigator and practiced for over 40 years, Our Dad lived life to the fullest, hunting in Colorado and Africa , and deep sea fishing in Cabo . He loved to travel, be it Hawaii or on numerous cruises. He enjoyed going to Giants games, especially when they were on top of their game . Family was everything to him, especially the holidays where he always wanted his honey baked ham. He is survived by his first wife Verna Mae Barron, his five children, Sheryl Phillips (Steve), Jennie Barron, Brett Barron,(Linda) Joel Barron (Gina) and Francesca Barron, along with his 11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. He will be dearly missed, as he was LARGER than life. In lieu of flowers donation's to St. Jude. Celebration of life to follow.