Benjamin Barron, Jr., 69, St. Joseph, Missouri; passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

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.