Walter S. Barron
Sept. 29, 1878-Feb. 22, 1939
Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, February 22, 1939, page 1, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library
Walter Barron, Freight Agent 20 years, Dies
Sudden Heart Attack Claims Veteran NYC Employe
Walter S. Barron, who had served as freight agent for the New York Central railroad here since 1919, died suddenly at 3 o'clock this morning in his home 109 North Tenth street. He was 60 years old.
Apparently in good health Mr. Barron had carried out his duties as usual on Tuesday. He was stricken with a heart attack a few minutes prior to his death.
Prominent Railman
Widely known in railroad circles, Mr. Barron had been employed by the New York Central system for 45 years. He came to Niles from Albion where he had held a similar position with the company.
Active in Masonic circles he was a member of St. Joseph Valley lodge No. 4, F. and A.M., St. Joseph Valley chapter No. 2, R.A.M., and the Eastern Star. He also belonged to the Trinity Episcopal church.
Mr. Barron was born in San Francisco Sept. 29, 1878, the son of the late Mr.and Mrs. M.V. Barron. He started his railroad career at the age of 15.
Service Friday
Surviving are the widow, Verna; three sons, Kennneth, Lansing; Rex, Niles; and Frank, Cheboygan; also a daughter, Mrs. Robert Long, Niles.
Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon in the Trinity Episcopal church with the Rev. Harry L. Nicholson, Officiating. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.
Friends may call at the Price and Kiger funeral home.
Niles Daily Star, Thursday, February 23, 1939, page 2, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library
Services Friday for Walter Barron, Veteran Rail Man
The Rev. Harry L. Nicholson will conduct funeral services for Walter S. Barron, veteran Niles Railroad employe, at 2 o'clock Friday afernoon in Trinity Episcopal church.
Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery. Mayor William H. Corbett, E.A. Wolford, Edward Hunter, Milo Loomis, Harry Coles and Charles Dine, Decatur, will serve as pallbearers.
Friends may call at the Price and Kiger funeral home until noon Friday. The body will then be taken to the church where it will lie in state from 12:30 o'clock until the hour of the funeral.