Ronald Warren Obituary
Ronald E. Warren, age 78, of Florence, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2014, at his home after an extended illness. Visitation will be at Elkins Funeral Home of Florence today from noon until 2 p.m. with services to follow at 2 p.m. in the chapel. Harley Hollingsworth and Billy Warren will officiate. Burial will be at Tri-Cities Memorial Gardens.
Ronald was preceded in death by his parents, Hollis and Ethel Caudle Warren, his brothers, Lorenz and Charles Warren, and his sister, Corinne Warren.
Ronald is survived by his wife of 54 years, Shelby H. Warren; his son, Ronald Terrell "Terry" Warren; and grandsons, Nathan and Sean David Warren. He is also survived by his brother, Billy Warren (Pat); his sister, Sarah Watts (Ed); sisters-in-law, Judy Warren and Jane Hollingsworth; brother-in-law, Joe Hollingsworth (Shirley); and numerous nieces, nephews, and his best friend and companion, LuLu.
Pallbearers will be Gregg Pounders, Bennett Wilson, Daniel Hollingsworth, Anthony Hollingsworth, Mark Aldridge, Randy Balentine, Nathan Warren, and Sean David Warren. Honorary pallbearers will be the Shoals Home Builders Association.
Mr. Warren was a graduate of Coffee High School and attended Florence State College. He was very proud to have served our nation in the United States Marine Corp and Naval Reserve. He was a director of Compass Bank for 28 years and a longtime member and past president of the Shoals Home Builders Association while also serving as a member of the Shoals Board of Realtors. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame of the Shoals Home Builders Association and was a Director of the State of Alabama Home Builders Association. He developed numerous residential subdivisions and commercial buildings in North Alabama.
The family would like to thank Dr. Danny McFall, Gentiva Hospice, and his caregivers, Erin Davis, Anna Smith, Pamela Barnett, and Jesse Poyner for their loving care during his illness.
Memorials may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation of Alabama, 600 Beacon Parkway West, Suite 860, Birmingham, AL 35209, or a charity of your choice.
Elkins Funeral Home of Florence invites you to leave condolences online at elkinsfuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Linda Perryman Magouirk
May 3, 2020
A great person and cousin...miss him and his jokes
May 10, 2014
Ronald was always very good and special to me throughout all the years of growing up together. He was kind and thoughtful. He was a very hard worker. I am sorry we did not see each other more often over the past few years. Shelby, may God bless you and yours during this time of sorrow and loss.
JR. Taylor, Spanish Fort, AL
Faye Warren
May 8, 2014
Shelby and Family, I am so sorry about your loss. May God comfort you in the sad days to come. Faye Warren
May 8, 2014
Shelby and Terry,
We are so sorry to hear the loss of Ronald. Our prayers and thoughts will be with you during this sad time.
Wendell and Abbie Phillips
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May 7, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with Shelby and Terry and family. Ronald was a wonderful person. Will miss him.
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jimmy clemons
May 7, 2014
Shelby and Terry I am very sorry for your loss . Ronald was a very good friend for many years he will ne missed.
Linda[Perryman] Magouirk
May 7, 2014
I am very sd at the passing of one of my favorite cousins.He had a wit about him and was always with a joke or two.He loved to tell about me and mommas dresses..He was a very great person whom will be missed by many..God picked another pretty flower for his garden....
May 7, 2014
Shelby and Terry,
We are so sorry to hear of Ronald's passing. We have such fond memories of our summers on the lake together. We both had so much respect for him and he will be missed. Our prayers are with you both in this difficult time.
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Kim Lane
May 7, 2014
Shelby and Terry I am so sorry to hear of Ronald's passing. He meant a lot to me as do both of you. He was always so kind and funny. Both Ronald and Shelby taught me a lot over the years. You both will be in my prayers and if I can help in any way please call me. Again, I am truly sorry for your loss.
Sheila Lee
May 7, 2014
Shelby and Terry, I am so sorry to hear of Ronald's passing. I only have good memories of Ronald and your family as Ronald was a kind mentor to many of us at Ronald Warren Real Estate and Builders. My heart goes out to your family and he will be greatly missed by all in the community.
Janice Robison Mahatha Molina
May 7, 2014
I remember Mr. Warren from when I was the bookkeeper for Glen Jenkins at United Hardware & Building Supply for many years. Mr. Warren was always absolutely prompt in paying his bill. He was always in a cheerful mood and a true gentleman. It was a pleasure to know and to do business with him.
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