Lonnie Ray Warren
June 11, 1945 ~ April 17, 2008
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Lonnie Ray "PaPaw Biggie" Warren, 62, of 345 Beaverdam Loop Rd., Candler, died Thursday, April 17, 2008, at St. Joseph Campus Mission Hospitals.
Mr. Warren was a son of the late Roy and Nellie James Warren. He was also preceded in death by his son, Lonnie Ray Warren, Jr.; father-in-law, and working buddy, Warren G. Brock; and four brothers, Joe, Cliff "Toot," Dane, and James "Babe."
Mr. Warren retired from American Vault Co. with 26 years of service. Mr. Warren was a loving husband, dad, grandfather, and brother.
He is survived by his wife, Beth Brock Warren; daughter, Deanna Roseborough and husband Tony "Bones," of Candler; sisters, Barbara Briggs and husband Harold, of Asheville, Londa Young and husband, Kenneth, of Candler, and Henrietta Hoglen and husband Jim, of Leicester; brothers, Delon Warren and late wife Kathryn, Denlow "Bunt" Warren and wife Wanda, Rollins "Lib" Warren and wife Beverly, and Vaugn "Big Baby" Warren and wife Leslie; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Bill and Carolyn Whitted, Dan and Linda Green, and Ronnie and Susan Brock; grandchildren, Tanner and Cassie "Trombone" Roseborough; and many special nieces and nephews.
A graveside service for Mr. Warren will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Upper Room Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, formerly known as Pisgah Methodist Church Cemetery with the Revs. Jack W. Collins and Ed Worley officiating.
His family will receive friends 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave.
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So very sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you David&Jeannean Warren
Dear Beth and Family,
We just want you to know that each of you are in our prayers. I think about you all often. May God lift you up and comfort you during this difficult time.
Love,
Melissa, Scott, Lauren and Landon
We know Biggie is in a better place, but we will miss him and love him forever.Beth & Deanna we love you if you need anything just call.
Dear Beth
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Lauren
Beth & Family: Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. May God Bless each of you at this time in the loss of your loved one.
We have so many fond memories of Uncle Biggie. Wish we could be there with you all to celebrate his life with you. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family. Praise God will be all be reunited in Heaven one day.
You all are such a special family that has been blessed by God. Let Him be your strength through this sorrowful time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Beth and family, All of you are in my prayers and thoughts. God Bless you at this time of sorrow.
Dear Beth,
We are so sorry to hear of your sudden loss. I wish I could be there for you the way you were for me and my family last year. We are lifting you up in prayer!
Melissa Herzog, Shannon and Roger McPeters, Teresa Lee, and Modeen Teague
Dear Deanna and family,
My deepest sympathy and prayers are with you at this time. I know your dad was very special to you and will be greatly missed.
Love,
Kim Robinson and family
Beth, Deanna and family. May God bless you during this time of sorrow. Please accept our deepest sympathy. You will be in our prayers. Love, Roy & Sue Smith.
Beth, We were so sorry to read about your husband. You and your entire family will be in our prayers. Martha & Bill
Beth, We are so sorry to hear of Lonnie’s passing. May the Lord hold you in the hollow of his hands during this difficult time.We are so sorry that we cannot be with you, but God will bless you and your family. We Love You, Caroll and Norman
Beth and family, I pray that God will give you comfort in your hour of need. Our Bible tells us that He will never leave us or forsake us. He will give you strength to face tomorrow.
Beth and Deanna,
I am sorry to hear of the loss of Lonnie. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Windy, Jordan, and Madison
Deanna and family. We are sorry to hear about your Dad. After losing my Dad last year I can understand what you are going thru. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
We are sorry to hear of your loss. I wish there was something we could say or do, but we have to keep remembering that we will see them again. Remember the good times, try to laugh when you want to scream. I know it just doesnt seem fair, but we have to remember there is no more pain or hurt. Please call on us if we can help in any way. Just think you now have someone watching over you all the time.
Dear Rollins, Beverly and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of ‘Biggie’s’ death. There are really no words that can help you to feel better at this time, but we want you to know that you and all your family are in our prayers. We all have to remember that God has a plan for everything and that we will see our loved ones again. Until you meet him again, remember the good times and look to God for comfort and strength.
Love,
Christine Baker
Karen Worley
Harrison Ford & children
Denny & Gail McCarson & family
David & Sharon McMinn
Kelly McMinn
Patrick, Christy & Isaiah Price
We will miss you very much, Papaw Biggie. Our hearts are sad today, but we know that you are in a better place now. We hope to see you soon. Give Papaw Jack and Warren Gee our love.
Beth
I am so sorry to hear about the death of your husband. I did not know Lonnie but I know he was a special person because you are a special person and delightful to know and work with. I know that there are no words that can really help right now but just know that I and many others are thinking about you and praying for you and your family.
Linda