James Thomas Warren
January 27, 1942 ~ May 30, 2007
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Asheville, NC
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James Thomas "Tommy" Warren, 65, of 240 Ferry Rd., Asheville, died unexpectedly Wednesday, May 30, 2007.
A native of Buncombe Co., Mr. Warren was the son of the late Lloyd Warren, Willena Sams, and stepfather, Martin V. Sams.
A 1964 graduate of North Carolina State University, Mr. Warren had retired from the property management business. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and one of his greatest joys in life was being a grandfather to his two grandchildren.
Mr. Warren is survived by his wife, Gloria Blankenship Warren; daughter, Joelle Warren Sample, of Asheville; half-sisters, Debbie Ingle and Vanette Baldwin, both of Asheville; grandchildren, Chase Warren Sample and Hannah Lynn Sample; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum.
In lieu of flowers, tax deductible donations may be made to Pet Soup Rescue/Animal Adoptions, 215-I Oak Terrace Dr., Asheville, NC, 28806, of which Mr. Warren was actively involved in with his daughter.
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Dear Glo, so sorry to hear about your husband. We had no idea he was sick. You carried on like a trouper. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Dear Gloria, Joelle, Hannah, and Chase,
I am truly sorry to hear of Tommy’s passing. I never saw him when he wasn’t smiling and it is so sad to know that he’s gone. Please know that each of you are in my thoughts. I will remember him by sending a donation to Joelle’s business.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Phillip and Joyce Dover Evans
Joelle,
I am so sorry to hear about your father. I know it has been a long time since I’ve seen you, But please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Colleen
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family
Joelle,
I am very sorry to hear about your dad. I truly will be keeping you in my prayers; praying that the Lord will bring you the comfort that no one else can.
Gloria, I’m so sorry to read about Tommy’s passing. I am praying for you and your family. Ginny
Gloria Joel we are so sorry about Tommy there are no words we can say to comfort you Jesus is the only one can help WE know youall are private people so if you need any thing please call we love you Darlene Marlene Vicky Jamie Ricky Darrell Allen
Gloria – Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We have many fond memories of Tommy. God Bless!
Gloria and Joelle, we are so sorry to hear about Tommy..words can never express how we feel. Our prayers will be with you and your family always. If you need anything please call us. Carrol, Ruby, Phil, Diane, Doug, Gail and families
my sincere condolences to all tommy’s family. we were at one time business aquatainces who became friends.
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Gloria,
My prayers are with you and your family.
Phil
We were so saddened when Pat called and told us of Tommy’s passing. He would always cut up with Jasmine when she was ‘working’ at the Tire Store with Papaw Roger. You will be in our thoughts during this difficult time.
Thinking of you,
Jenny Cox
Gloria & Family,
We were long time friends of Tommy, Vanette & Debbie. We were shocked to hear of Tommy’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone in the family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Our prayers are with you. Tommy will be greatly missed.
Gloria,I’m sorry to hear of your sad news.Our thoughts &PRAYERS are with you & your family. May GOD be with you in this time of sorrow.
Debbie & June