J. "Paul" Derringer, Jr.

J. “Paul” Derringer, Jr. age 72 of Lewisburg, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, morning November 20, 2025. He was born July 6, 1953, in Dayton, Ohio, the son of J. Paul & Marie (Jenkins) Derringer, Sr.

Paul is survived by his Wife & best friend of 46 years: Pam (Crawford) Derringer; Son & Daughter-In-Law: Patrick & Jennifer (Kreitzer) Derringer of Lewisburg, Ohio, along with their furry dog Teddy. Mother: Marie Derringer of Lewisburg, Ohio, sister and brothers: Donna & Jim Elson of Greenville, Ohio; Jim & Lisa Derringer and Bill & Stacy Derringer both of Lewisburg, Ohio along with many nieces, nephews, great nieces & nephews, and several cousins. He is also survived by his father & mother-in-law: Leonard & Mary Ann Crawford of Greenville, Ohio and his brother & sister-in-law: Doug & Toni Crawford of Lebanon, Ohio. Family meant the world to Paul and he loved each one.

Paul was a 1971 Twin Valley North graduate. He was involved with showing cattle in 4-H and was President of the TVN FFA Chapter. He served on the church consistory board for many years. Paul was a dairyman for over 50 years and grain farmer. He was a hard-working man who loved the earth that God created and was proud to be a farmer that God needed to tend his creation. He loved the outdoors. Paul had a love for music, knew all the words and the artists. The radio had to be playing in the barn at milking time or the cows would not enter the milk parlor. He trained them well. After retiring as a dairyman, he and Pam were fortunate to take some vacations and see some of this beautiful country.

Family will receive friends from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. Friday, November 28, 2025, at Barnes Funeral Home - 411 North Commerce Street - Lewisburg, Ohio. The funeral service will be 10:30 A.M. Saturday, November 29, 2025, at the funeral home with Pastor Dan Kincer officiating. Paul will be laid to rest at Roselawn Cemetery in Lewisburg.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Lewisburg Emergency Unit - P.O. Box 697 - Lewisburg, OH 45338. Condolences may be sent to the family via the Web site at www.barnesfuneralhome.com