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1929
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2014
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Allen Warriner Obituary
Allen was born on May 10, 1929, in New Orleans, La., and spent his childhood in Panama City, Fla. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the United States Marine Corp.
Allen lived in Fort Walton Beach with his late wife, Kathleen, for over 60 years. He was an active member of the community. As a member of the Fort Walton Jaycees he was instrumental in organizing the Billy Bowlegs Festival. An avid water skier, as part of an early Bowlegs festival, he water skied 280 miles from New Orleans to Fort Walton Beach. He also competed in many long distance water skiing competitions, winning the 1959 McKellar Lake Water Ski Marathon in Memphis, Tenn., skiing 576 miles in 25 hours, 50 minutes.
Allen also enjoyed golfing and was a long time member of the Fort Walton Beach Golf Club. He is survived by his beloved daughters, Penny, Kay (Herb), Susan (John); grandsons, Allen and Nicholas; brother, Richard (Dickie) Warriner; sisters, Dorothy (Dottie) Holman and Cemantha (Tee) Smith; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and many close friends. He is also survived by his beloved grand dogs, Jett, Bubba and Simon.
Allen was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, 110 S.W. St. Mary Ave., Fort Walton Beach. Funeral services will be held at St. Mary's on Thursday, May 29, 2014, with a Rosary at 10 a.m., visitation at 11 a.m., and a funeral mass at noon. Grave side services will follow the funeral mass at Beal Memorial Cemetery, 316 N.W. Beal Parkway, Fort Walton Beach.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by Davis-Watkins Funeral Home, 8 Racetrack Road, N.E., Fort Walton Beach, FL, (850)864-1822. To share memories, express condolences and sign the guest book please visit www.daviswatkins.com.
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Tourey Guarino
June 2, 2014
We will greatly miss Mr. Warriner. He did the tile in our home and other business for Al - but they became friends - and Mr. Warriner would just stop by to chat and visit. He always called me Cherie ( I never corrected him) and he shared much about his life in Fort Walton. He knew my dad and it was always a treat to see him. He always told us how much his daughters meant to him. His work ethic and fairness are to be admired. Although he is no longer with us,he has received the peace he so greatly deserves.
Al Babineau and Tourey Malone Guarino
Steve Barrett
May 29, 2014
My thoughts and prayers to the Warriner family. I remember Mr Warriner and his girls skiing in the sound when I was a kid . Such a nice family. God bless you all.
Mr. Warriner on his visit to the Chamber a couple of weeks ago.
Eppi Azzaretto
May 29, 2014
It was a real honor to meet Mr. Warriner when he dropped by the FWB Chamber of Commerce a couple of weeks ago. We had a long visit and talked about his water ski adventures and his important part in the start of the Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival. He was delightful to talk with, and so proud of his family and his community. I was so sorry to learn of his passing -- my heart goes out to his family, and we are honored to display his photo in our small conference room. It's a shame that he never got to enjoy the new knee he was so excited about. Wish I'd had the opportunity to get to know him better.
Janet Stokes Chalk
May 29, 2014
Penny, Kay and Susan,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Your dad was a great person and I have such fond memories of playing at your house and the hotel while growing up. Your dad (and mom) has always held a special place in my heart, and he will be missed.
Stephanie Leechin
May 29, 2014
Prayers for Penny, Kay, Susan, and families. I have many good memories with your family.
May 28, 2014
Thoughts and prayers to the Warriner family.
Carlos & Sylvia Barnes
May 28, 2014
We will greatly miss Allen...he was an inspiration to us all! We love you Allen!!
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