Timothy Scott Barron

Early in the hours of October 26, 2022, we lost our beloved Timothy Scott Barron of Worthington, Ohio. A precious son, one-of-a-kind big brother, faithful friend, and most devoted dog dad, Scott’s heart gave way and he slipped the bonds of Earth well before we feel was due. Born to Air Force parents in San Bernardino, CA on November 29, 1967, Scott grew up in Phoenix, Arizona where he attended Camelback High School and later enlisted to serve in the Persian Gulf with the US Navy. With his adopted Japanese family, he developed a love of rice balls, Obon-Odori dancing, beautiful objects, and culture. He loved Jaime Sommers-The Bionic Woman, Lucille Ball, Rankin/Bass movies all year through, cars (cars! cars!), Nancy Drew mysteries, Doris Day musicals, driving fast, sugary coffee, and always chose meat over vegetables. He taught his annoying little sister how to drive a stick shift, built forts, and played pretend or board games with her late into the night. He snuck her away from school each year to secretly make a snowman. He never failed to text his mother ‘good morning’ and ‘good night,’ although they’d already stopped to watch Judge Judy together every day. He would not leave his dogs; even for a day; even when they failed out of obedience training, and were, frankly, poorly behaved. He seemed to understand. Then, he painted their nails, “so their vets would remember them.” Creative, dramatic, witty, sharp yet kind, Scott could be at once childlike and sarcastic, progressive and optimistic, rebellious and diligent, stubborn, meticulous, nostalgic, and warm. He was independent, organized, and determined to work with what life had to offer. Even in childhood, he wore a devilish grin. In his nearly 30 years of living in Ohio, Scott built a chosen family of loyal friends who grieve his loss as strongly as do we. Scott is dearly missed and will not be forgotten, though now we must set him free. Along with numerous cousins, aunts and uncles, and one nephew, Tim Scott is immediately survived by his mother, Sandra Arnold, and his sister, Kristine Goto, both of Phoenix, AZ. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make a donation to the animal charity of your choice in Tim Scott’s name. Day Funeral Service is honored to serve the family of Timothy Scott Barron.

Timothy Scott Barron

November 29, 1967 - October 26, 2022