Mr. Wes L. Baron, age 35, of Lewes, DE, formerly of Newark, DE, died suddenly on Sunday, November 18, 2007.

Born in Wilmington, DE on January 4, 1972, Wes was a 1990 graduate of Christiana High School and later attended Delaware Technical and Community College. He was a professional commercial painter and was employed with New Wave Construction in Lewes. Previously, he had worked for Anthony Zigman Painting, also in Lewes. Wes had many interests, including woodworking, crabbing and fishing in Indian River Bay, cooking wonderful meals for family and friends, and appreciating many different types of music. He had a great passion and respect for eagles in nature and maintained an interesting collection of eagle figurines and artwork.

He is survived by his parents, George J. Baron and Betty H. Baron of Newark, DE; sister, Joyce Fangman and husband, Don Jr., of Newark, DE; sister, Jill Clayton and partner, Stephanie Walters, of Burlington, NC; brother, Currie Wayne Clayton, Jr. and wife, Susan, of Lexington, NC; brother, Joe Baron and wife, Chrissie, of Newark, DE; his companion, Jackie Abrahart of Angola, DE; Jackie's children, Lynsey Abrahart, Shannon Cooper and Rick Cooper; and 6 nephews and 3 nieces.