Paul Edward Stark, age 92, of Barnwell, SC passed away on January 23, 2022 at Sumner Regional Medical Center (covid ward) in Gallatin, TN. He had been visiting his son when he fell ill. Paul was born on January 29, 1929, in Nashville, TN to Thomas Austin Stark and Beulah Kemp Stark. He loved to travel and retired from the US Navy, after 20 years of service, in Charleston, SC. He and his wife settled in Mt Pleasant, SC where they chartered Amvets Post #52. He was very active with Amvets nationally and enjoyed the conventions. By 1974 he had established his electrical contracting business, East Palmetto Electric. He semi-retired to Barnwell, SC in 1993. Over the years he seldom missed any of his navy reunions. He enjoyed traveling to visit family and friends. At home, he was a consummate host and loved a full house. He was known to enjoy a martini or two, his “were the best” followed by a T-bone steak. He was a good friend and helpful to a fault. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 39 years, Vivian B Stark, 1 brother, Carl T Stark, and 1 stepson, Timothy J Franks. He leaves behind 2 children and 3 stepchildren; Paul E Stark, Jr, Gregory N Stark, Linda C Bonaldi, JC Bonaldi and Edward A Bonaldi He also leaves behind 2 sisters and 2 brothers: Mollie S Lyle (John), Jettie S Cook, Harold R Stark and William E Stark as well as many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will be laid to rest next to his wife in Trinity Baptist Church Cemetery in Barnwell, SC at 2:00 pm, Saturday, February 26, 2022.