Donald E. Barron, 81, of Nancy, passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital Jean Waddle Care Center.

He was born September 18, 1940 in Somerset; son of the late Raymond & Tressie (Reynolds) Barron. He never met a stranger and was known for his work as a welder and machinist by many.

He is survived by his children, Jackie & (Jesse) Smith, Greg & (Ester) Barron, Don Barron, Jr., Allison & (Tim) Roberts, and Amanda & (Rodney) Russell, all of Somerset; two brothers, Beecher & (Ann) Barron and Roger & (Matilda) Barron, both of Eubank; nine grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Loren, Milton, and Bobby Barron; three sisters, Joyce Buis, Fay Ray, and Alice Leger; a grandson, Brian; a great-grandson, Logan; and a nephew, Rodney.

A Funeral Service will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at the Chapel of Morris & Hislope Funeral Home with Bro. Robby Barron officiating.

Burial will be in Bandy Cemetery.

Visitation will be after 10:00 AM Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at Morris & Hislope Funeral Home.

Morris & Hislope Funeral Home is honored to assist the family with arrangements.