George Baron

POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- George David Baron, 58, of Poplar Bluff and formerly of Cape Girardeau passed away surrounded by family Wednesday, Dec, 29, 2021.

George was born Dec. 9, 1963, in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. He graduated from Cape Girardeau Central High School in 1982 and attended Southeast Missouri State University.

Always the life of the party and perpetually upbeat, George enjoyed making everyone around him laugh whenever he could.

In 1985, he welcomed his son, Adam David Baron, with whom he shared his love of all things rock. George was a talented drummer and a founding member of the band Octane Twilight. He worked in sales at Horizon Music for many years and appreciated every opportunity to discuss his favorite bands: Thin Lizzy, UFO, The Scorpions and Rainbow (to name a few).

In his free time, George liked watching classic slapstick and cartoons, particularly The Three Stooges and The Simpsons, along with any and every Bruce Lee movie. George loved Schnauzers and would take Max, and later Remo, with him wherever he could.

Friends and family of George will miss his endless jokes, outgoing personality and infinite supply of music trivia.

George is survived by his parents, George Andrew and Carolyn; sister, Melanie (Ryan Yamnitz); and son, Adam.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Raymond Barks, Wilma Barks and Emily Baron; and aunt, Margaret Austin.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the service time Monday at Crain Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau.

Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Paul Short officiating. Burial will follow in Lorimier Cemetery in Cape Girardeau.

In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests memorials be made to Trinity Lutheran Church or Trinity Lutheran School. Envelopes will be available and accepted at the funeral home.

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