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Dwan Warren PORTSMOUTH - Elwood Dwan Warren, 65, passed away in his home on Wednesday. He was a native of Portsmouth, a Baptist and had been employed with E.V. Williams since 1963. He was fondly known as "Grunt" to all of his Hot Rod Buddies. Dwan is survived by his wife, Carol McGowan Warren; daughter, Joline W. Griffin; granddaughter, Mackenzie Carlin Simpson; brother, James A. Warren and his wife Nancy. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. today by Dr. Scott Salzman in Loving Funeral Home, Churchland Chapel. The family will receive friends in the funeral home one hour prior to the service. They suggest memorial contributions to Lee Memorial Baptist Church 2430 Gum Road, Chesapeake, VA 23321 or to Sentara Home Care Services, 535 Independence Parkway, Suite 200, Chesapeake, VA 23320. Online condolences may be made at www.lovingfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot from Nov. 12 to Nov. 13, 2009.

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Dwight Matthews

November 13, 2009

Hi Carol,
It was so sad hearing that Dwan had died. We will all miss him and both you and your family will be in our prayers. Everyone always said that Dwan reminded them of our grandfather. We love you, Dwight and Paula Matthews.

Jay and Mabel Clark

November 13, 2009

Our deepest sympathy.

November 13, 2009

Joline I am so sorry to hear about your dad. Please know that you and your mom are in my prayers. Hugs to you, your mom and Mackenzie. We love you. Cheryl & Tim

Ann Horne

November 12, 2009

We are so sorry to hear of Dwan's death. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Your family has always been special to us and we have so many great memories of times spent together. Carol and Joline, you will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We love you.
Johnny, Ann, Adam, Allison, and Stephen Horne

OTIS COLLIER

November 12, 2009

CAROL AND FAMILY. WE ARE SADDENED TO HEAR OF DWAN'S DEATH. YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. MAY GOD BLESS. OTIS AND LINDA COLIER, SMITHFIELD NC

Joe & Lori Barkley

November 12, 2009

Carol, we are deeply saddened to learn of Dwan's passing. You, Jojo and Mackenzie are in our thoughts and prayers. If you need anything at all, we're right around the corner.

Melvin Drewery

November 12, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sadness.Our thoughts and prayers will be with you.

Melvin L. Drewery II and family and Melvin L. Drewery Sr. and Family

Virginia Holcomb

November 12, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Mrs. Warren and with Joline and Mackenzie. We love all of you and are saddened by Mr. Warres's passing.
Virginia, Jeff, C.J., & Hunter

November 12, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Mrs. Warren and with Joline and Mackenzie. We love all of you and are saddened by Mr. Warres's passing.
Virginia, Jeff, C.J., & Hunter

Nancy Foster

November 12, 2009

We are with you in thought and pray; He may be a "Grunt" but loved his Carol & his truck. Lovingly, Nancy & James

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