Don Barron

Donald Clifton Barron was born on October 21, 1939 and lived most of his life in Corsicana, Texas until his passing on September 20, 2024. He was the oldest child of the family and is preceded in death by his parents, Clifton and Blanche Barron. He is survived by his sister, Carol Ann Gilpin and brother, Andrew Barron. He reflected fondly of his childhood, helped care for his parents as they aged, and loved his siblings dearly. After high school, Don enlisted in the United States Air Force until he was honorably discharged on May 5, 1961. He joined the United States Border Patrol on June 19, 1961 and served until enrolling in the Harris County Sheriff's Academy in 1979. Don began his service to Navarro County in May 1980 in the Patrol Division of the Sheriff's Department. Under the supervision of Sheriff Jim Hodge, he was promoted to Corporal, Sargent, and then Lieutenant of the Patrol Division. In 1992, under the supervision of his best friend, Sheriff Les Cotten, Don was promoted to Chief Deputy where he served until his retirement in August of 2005. Don often translated Spanish for the Corsicana Police and Navarro County Sheriff’s departments before teaching Spanish at the Navarro College Police Academy. After retiring, he enjoyed traveling with his wife, visiting children and grandchildren, playing golf with the Corsicana PGA players, and being a member of the Cowboy Church of Corsicana. Don impressed on everyone that he met how important it is to follow the law, uphold Christian values, and love your family. Don Barron is survived by his loving wife, Brenda Barron. He is also survived by his three children and their spouses; Maria Elena (Nena) Sullivan and husband Rick Sullivan, Michelle A. Barron and husband Greg Waskow, along with Donald Andrew Barron and wife Mindy Barron. Don was extremely proud of his children and would frequently tell anyone that would listen about his daughter the teacher, his daughter the doctor, and his son a food safety account manager. On July 28, 1980, Don married the love of his life, Brenda, in Durant, Oklahoma. They recently celebrated their 44th anniversary and a lifetime of love where Don helped raise Brenda's two sons, Michael Patrick and Terry Patrick. He is preceded in death by his son Michael Patrick and survived by his son Terry Lynn Patrick and wife Monica Patrick. Later in life, Don and Brenda enjoyed traveling and visiting their grandchildren. They were blessed with six grandchildren- Richard Clifton Johnson and significant other Tyla Worster, Andrew Arlen Bulmaro Johnson, Alex Barron, Jadyn Barron, Tanner Patrick, and Daxton Ganze. They also share a great granddaughter, Illa Elaine Johnson. Don Barron is survived by numerous neices, nephews, cousins, and friends. “What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments but what is woven into the lives of others.” —Thucydides Don Barron’s influence will forever be seen in the legacy of his family and friends. The family would like to recognize these men as Honorary Pallbearers: Daxton Ganze, Terry Lough, Tanner Patrick, John Paul Ross, Bryan Tanner, and Dustin Tanner. In lieu of flowers, please consider contributing to the Navarro County Sheriff’s Department Flower Fund.

Don Barron

October 21, 1939 - September 20, 2024