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Joe Warwick Obituary
Knoxville, TN
Joe Brown Warwick, age 89, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away at home, on September 6, 2016. He was a graduate of CHS class of 1945, and the University of Tennessee, where he was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. Joe was part of the armed forces (Army) serving our country in Europe during WWII. He married his wife, Betty McCoy, on April 9, 1949. He was co-owner of Knoxville By-Products until his retirement in 1977. Joe was a member of Katherine Fortner's Sunday school class, and Wallace Memorial Baptist Church. He served on the executive committee of the Southern Baptist Convention from 1984-1992 and the Knox County Association of Baptists. He was also a former member of Holston Hills Country Club.
Preceded in death by his parents, Lillian Warwick Delmer and Raymond Warwick; brother, Wayne Warwick; grandchildren, Zane and Caroline Roos; aunts and uncles, Charles and Cora Clabough, Elmer and Margaret Nickle and Henry Nickle. Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Betty McCoy Warwick; daughters, Rebecca Warwick, of Fairfax, VA, Betsy Warwick Roos, of Knoxville and Holly Warwick (Tony) Nix, of Greeneville, TN; grandchildren, Zachary Roos (Sarah), of Nashville, Molly Brown Roos, of Knoxville, and Tyler, Ryan and Nicholas Nix, of Greeneville, TN; great-granddaughter, Lily Hayes Black.
The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m., on Friday, with the funeral service to follow at 7:00 p.m., in the Berry Lynnhurst Funeral Home Chapel, 2300 Adair Dr., Knoxville, TN 37918, Rev. Arden Taylor, Rev. Kent Williams and Joe Easterly will officiate. Family and friends will meet at 10:45 a.m., for the 11:00 a.m. Saturday graveside service in Lynnhurst Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be the Katherine Fortner's Sunday school class and the Central High School class of 1945. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to East Tennessee Children's Hospital, www.ETCH.com/giving. Please visit www.berrylynnhurst.com to leave condolences for the family.
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Anne Wenger
February 6, 2017
Dear Betty, I am so sorry to hear of your loss, but I am sure you are comforted by the certainty of Joe now being in the presence of our dear Lord Jesus. What a glad reunion awaits us. I am praying for you and the family as you adjust to life without him by your side. Our time together in Decatur all those years ago were special and we enjoyed the visit in your home for Jim's great nephew's wedding in 2007.
September 10, 2016
Betty,
I am so very sorry to hear of Joe's passing. Having known you as my friend for more than 60 years, I know what a deep loss this is not only for you but for your family. Joe was a dedicated husband, your high school sweetheart, father and grandfather. There are no words to ease your pain only prayers that God will give you all a peace that surpasses all understanding both now and in the days to come.
Much Love,
Louise Longmire
Lucas Cass
September 10, 2016
Mrs. Warwick "sweet mimi" and family,
I don't think there is ever a time that you can be prepared for this type of thing and when it comes to a man like Mr.Warwick it is exceptionally tough, but I know without a doubt that his pain and worry is gone and he is watching down smiling and being so proud of the family and friends he was blessed with. I lost my grandparents at an early age, and as I've told Molly, you all filled that role for me and have long stayed there even since the time we met! I love you both as you were my own and your family just the same. I know there's nothing I can do but just know I do and am thinking of you all often you changed me and my life for the better and I will forever be grateful! If you ever need anything don't hesitate to let me know! Praying and sending my thoughts always! Love y'all!
Susan Napier-Sewell
September 10, 2016
Growing up, the Warwicks were like a second family to me. No matter how full their lives were, they always took time with you, and affirmed your worth as someone for whom God had a very special plan. How meaningful that was to a young person! I'll be glad to see Mr.Warwick when I arrive in Heaven. I'm so sorry for the loss of one so dear. My love to all of you.
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Paul and Ruth Summers
September 9, 2016
Betty, so sorry to hear about Joe. We think of you often.
Pat & Kathy (Walker) Nicely
September 9, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Michael Higdon
September 8, 2016
Rebecca and Family,
While the days following the immediate loss of a loved one are often filled with much sadness, may the loss be replaced with the memory of the life and love that your family has shared. Mourn the loss and celebrate the life for eternity. With deep sympathy I extend my prayers and thought to the family.
Jim Porter
September 8, 2016
Mrs. Warwick, Becky, Betsy and Holly and families,
I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Warwick was a special man, a great friend to our family and the best ever neighbor. We are all blessed to have had him in our lives. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless!
Chris Marcus
September 8, 2016
Dearest Holly,
I am sorry for your family loss. Take comfort in knowing that His grace is bestowed upon your father for an eternal, glorified existence in His Kingdom.
Amen...
September 8, 2016
Mrs. Warwick, Becky, Betsy and Holly and families,
I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Warwick was a great man, a great friend and neighbor and a great role model. He was very special to our family and we were blessed to have him in our lives. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Ronnie Porter
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