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James Warren Obituary
Born in Southampton County, he was the son of the late Willie T. and Isabel Story Warren. He was an employee with 54 years of service with the Gwaltney Motor Company (the Pomoco Auto Group) in Smithfield.
He was predeceased by his wife, Annie Belle Cook Warren.
He is survived by a son, J. Albert Warren Jr.; a daughter, Valerie A. Warren; a son, Michael W. Warren; and a granddaughter, Madeline Warren.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, in the J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home, Purviance Chapel in Wakefield, with the Rev. Robert Cofield officiating. Burial will follow the service at Tucker Swamp Baptist Church Cemetery, Zuni. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday evening at the residence, 203 Edgewood Drive, Smithfield, VA 23430.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge Charleston, 269 Calhoun St., Charleston, SC 29401-1111.
The family is being served by J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Purviance Chapel in Wakefield. Condolences may be posted at www.jtmorriss.com. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
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Shelly Coombs-Vieth
October 5, 2008
To Mike, Valerie and Albert Iam so sorry to hear of your loss as I have known Poochie forever what a fun loving person and one of a kind whom I will never forget all the memories I have had with him on Edgewood drive God Bless you during this time and always and always remember he will be your Angel watching over you now and most important will be joining sweet Annabelle whom I'll never forget either with deepest Sympathy!
Sharon Warren-White
September 27, 2008
As you know I was unable to make the trip down today. My love and prayers to you all. Uncle Poochie was always my buddy. I still have the rocking chair he gve me on my first birthday. He will always be loved and missed by the entire family.
Your Cousin, Sharon
Terry and Sindee Austin
September 27, 2008
So sorry that we could not be with you all today. Please know that we are thinking of you. We will always treasure the times we shared with Poochie, he was one of a kind. Our very best to you.
Gil Groat
September 27, 2008
You're fortunate in your lifetime if you meet a person like Poochie. He always had a joke or story to share with a big smile on his face. He always had a nice word and was in a pleasant mood.He truly wiil be missed by all that knew him. I know Pomoco of Smithfield wll not be the same without him.
cali krier
September 26, 2008
I'm glad to had known Poochie, He was my buddy and good person to have, I going to miss poochie. He taught me eveything I know about parts. Thanks for all the lunches!! Im sorry thats He's gone.. It was a great pleasure to work with him in parts.
Jessica Edwards
September 26, 2008
I can honestly say that Poochie was my best friend at Gwaltney/Pomoco. He kept me on my toes! We spent everyday laughing and joking around. Poochie was always a character! He always had an interesting story to tell and I loved to hear them. I will truly miss him as will everyone.
BARBARA EWING
September 26, 2008
I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER POOCHIE AS A KIND MAN, WHO WAS WILLING TO HELP WHEN NEEDED. I WILL MISS HIM IN OUR POMOCO FAMILY.
Martin Jones
September 26, 2008
My first encounter with Poochie was in 1958 when I moved to Smithfield. He was a fixture at Gwaltney Motor Co., as much so as the owners. He was always helpful, pleasant, jovial, and knowledgeable. No doubt his presence at the Company helped make the Company what it was - fair, modern, helpful, pleasant, etc. As far as I am concerned he was an icon of the area and will be truly missed.
Martin Jones
Kim Mowbray
September 26, 2008
My deepest sympathies at your loss. I worked with Poochie in Smithfield for a few years and enjoyed his humor and kindness for that brief time. He will be missed.
Johnny & Gail Hatch
September 26, 2008
T & Debra Warren & Family,
Johnny & I were so sorry to hear about Poochie. Our thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time.
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