Paul David Northern, Jr., 49, died Friday, March 9, 2018 at his home in Sikeston.  He was born June 10, 1968 in Sikeston to Paul David, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth (Jenkins) Northern who survive of Sikeston.  A resident of this area all of his life, he had attended the Church of God of Prophecy in Bertrand and had been a machine operator at Allen Wire.  Besides his parents he is survived by 2 sons, Christian Northern and John Thomas Northern both of Sikeston and 1 step-son, Orion Evans of Rowlett, Texas; 1 brother, John (Becky) Northern of Jackson and 1 sister, Penny (Krishna) Northern-Phanse of St. Louis.  Also surviving are 3 grandchildren, Chloe Stevens, Emma Stevens and Trinity Northern all of Sikeston and 1 niece Aubrey Northern and 1 nephew, Nick Kluesner both of Jackson.  Several aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of friends also survive.  A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, March 17 at the Church of God of Prophecy in Bertrand with Rev. Jennifer Brashear, the pastor will officiate and Rev. Scott Sutton, pastor of New Life Ministries of New Madrid will assist.  Online condolences may be shared with the family at blanchardfuneral.com.