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Robert L. Warren

Candler/Baltimore - Robert L. Warren, of Candler and Baltimore, MD, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2014, at Mission Hospital.

A native of Buncombe County, he was a graduate of Candler High School and Northeastern University. He served as a torpedo tester with the Navy during WWII.

He began his career in scholarly publishing as Business Manager for MIT Press in Boston, with Psychological Corp. in New York, then with the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. For most of his career he was CFO of Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore, before retiring in 1993.

While CFO at Johns Hopkins Press, he remained an active member and Past Master of the Masonic Lodge in Philadelphia. He and Coralee returned to Candler in 2011.

Surviving are his wife, Coralee Morgan Warren; daughter, Kimberly Ellen Warren of Los Angeles; three children from a previous marriage, Robert Jr., Patricia and Susan; sister, Violet Ducker; brother, Levon Warren (Brenda); and special nephews, Dirk Sanders, Doug Ducker, Ed King, and Dan McCurry.

Graveside services will be at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday at Piney Mountain United Methodist Church Cemetery with Dr. Dan McCurry and Dr. Ian Walker officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Robert L. Warren Endowment Fund at Johns Hopkins, c/o (410) 516-6928 or www.press.jhu.edu/friends .

The family expresses their sincere appreciation to his medical staff, including Drs. McMillan and Rardin, the 4th floor staff of Mission Hospital, the Upper Hominy VFD/Rescue Squad, and neighbors in Candler and Baltimore.

Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family and the online register is available at www.grocefuneralhome.com.



Published by Asheville Citizen-Times on Dec. 29, 2014.
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Dear Coralee
Larry and I are so very sorry for you loss. Please know that you are in are prayers. We are so sorry that we unable to attend Bob's service. We love you Larry & Sherri

Sherri Hudson

December 31, 2014

Coralee and Kim, We are so saddened to hear about Bob. Please know you are close to our hearts in thought and prayer.

Tom and Barb Yingling

December 31, 2014

Hi, Kim, I am so sorry for your loss.
Take care of your mother and yourself.
Jeannie Chin

Jeannie Chin

December 30, 2014

Kim, My deepest condolences to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Sincerely, Virginia

Virginia Flores

December 30, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers have been, and will continue to be with you during this time. God is truly our Sustainer, and He will wrap His arms of grace around you just when you need Him most.

Eddie & Sherry Durham

December 30, 2014

Coralee I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Betty Webb

December 29, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. May the Most High God comfort you as you mourn the loss of your loved one. (Psalm 83:18)

McCarthy

December 29, 2014

Cora, I am so sorry for your loss, You are in my thoughts and prayers. May you feel the love of Christ surround you during this difficult time.

Eva Farren

December 29, 2014

My sympathy to the family in the loss of your loved one. May you find comfort in the arms of Jesus.

Gale Hedden Grooms

December 29, 2014

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