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James Warren Obituary

James Melvin Warren SUFFOLK - James Melvin "Jim" Warren, 46, of the 1200 block of River Road, died suddenly June 14, 2010. He was predeceased by his mother, Nancy Martin Warren. Left to cherish his memory are his two daughters, Christine Warren and Leslie Warren; his father, John Warren; his sister, Vickie Warren; his brother, John Warren II; his nieces, Sara LeTexier and Katie LeTexier; his grandmother, Minnie Warren Statom; his grandfather, Melvin Martin; and his lifelong friend, Lori Lawrence, along with many friends and relatives. A memorial service will be held Monday, June 21, at 3 p.m. in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, by the Rev. Frank Jennings. A reception will follow immediately after the service at St. Therese Catholic Church on Portsmouth Boulevard. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to one's favorite charity. Jim spent all of his working life in the ship repair business. He leaves behind many friends and colleagues "on the waterfront." www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jun. 18, 2010.

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Tom & Beth Castle

July 12, 2010

To the Warren Family, our deepest sympathies. Tom worked w/Jimmy at AMSEC briefly. A friend once told us "Time passes quickly... Grief does not, it will just take time. Keep those memories alive you are given and rejoice for you have been touched by someone in your life even in passing." Keep his memory alive, prayers and thoughts are with you all.

Brandy Allen

June 30, 2010

Jim I just heard of your passing and you will be sorely missed. It has been a few years since we worked together but I appreciated all the advice and knowing I had a friend to come to when I needed to talk.
To the Warren family:
Jim always talked about how much he loved his girls and you will all be in my thoughts and prayers.

Tina Simmons

June 24, 2010

I was saddened to hear of the passing of Jimmy. Growing up with him and his family left me with alot of fond memories. God Bless!

June 24, 2010

To the Warren Family;
We are so sorry to hear of your lost. Please know you are in our hearts and prayers.

Erica Hermann and staff

Shelly Immekus

June 23, 2010

The Warren Family:

Someone gave me this quote when my mom passed away. I pray that it will comfort you to know that you have some of the most beautiful memories of Jimmy.

"When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure." ~Author Unknown

Please know that you all are in our prayers and thoughts.

Love to all,
Shelly Bowlin Immekus and family

June 22, 2010

Everyone is in our thoughts and prayers. Jeff,Susie and Cristy

Brad Slusher

June 22, 2010

To the Warren Family, Jim will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Jim will be missed. Jim was a co-worker and friend.

Aaron Younger

June 22, 2010

Jimmy Warren was a man we all loved to work and just "be" around. His memory will always bring our spirits up. To John and all his survivors: May you find peace.

Babara Melton

June 22, 2010

Jim, You will be miseed so much !! Not only were you my co-worker but a dear friend ! May God Bless ! I wish peace and comfort to be with his family!

June 21, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Lynda Hile

June 21, 2010

I will miss talking and hearing Jim's voice when he called the operator to be transferred to whomever he wished to speak with. The friendship and warm smiles he gave to all of us will live on forever in our hearts. My deepest sympathy goes to the Warren family and all the people that love him as well.

Wendy Baxendale Haye

June 21, 2010

So many good memories with Jimmy growing up in Camelot. He always had a smile on his face. I'll miss you!

Brenda Cox

June 21, 2010

We have been deeply saddened by the news of Jim Warren's death. We had the pleasure of Jim as a neighbor for a very short time, as he had just moved in next door. He was very friendly and excited about his new home and we found ourselves looking forward to having him as our neighbor. Please pass on our sympathy to his entire family and know we will keep them in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Brenda and Beverly Cox, III

Benny Simmons

June 21, 2010

The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:
He leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul:
He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name' sake.



Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil: For thou art with me;

My prayers are with you and your family

Lois Martin

June 20, 2010

Jimmy, you always had a smile and a kind word no matter the situation. Although I have not seen you in a couple years you were often thought of. You were a joy to work with and will be sadly missed, RIP my friend.

Dennis Costea Jr.

June 20, 2010

As I worked with Jim a couple of months ago, the farthest thing from my mind was that it would be one of the last times we would chat! The quality of his work was evident in the attitude he had and the sincerity he expressed for it, having done the same type of work at least one other company before coming to the government contractor office where I met him in Chesapeake.

On any given day the importance of our work and our lives may take a dip, the sky may darken and kind words become scarce. There may be challenges we face that seem insurmountable or problems unsolvable, but this is often because the resources around us are not there. Where is the book you need? How could the manual on this have been misplaced? Whose idea was it to let the one person that knew how to fix it leave our team? -- It was Jim's line of work to know these processes, to understand the value of every person's role in the process and to insure others would know how to get the job done also. -- I have no doubts he knew many of these answers and instilled in others the analytical process of stepping through a task from beginning to end.

To the family and friends who certainly knew him even better than I, keep in mind all the encouraging words he ever said to you, or the times when he asked you to go back and try something again not because he knew how to get it done, but because he knew you knew how to get it done.

I think he had more faith in other's ability to persevere and rise up to a challenge than he had in himself, but that is just a gut feeling. My sympathy goes out to the people who knew what was in his heart and who shared with him every success, every solution, and all the little fixes that kept (or will keep) many things running smoothly.

~

Steven Pitt

June 20, 2010

To one I am proud to call my friend, you will be truely missed. The world was a richer place to have you and so very much at lost now that you are passed. I will miss the all the discussions and trading of ideas on very topic that ever came up.
To the Warren family my prayers, thoughts and condolences go out to you for your loss. A part of Jim will always be with us in our memories and hearts.

Jay Abalos

June 19, 2010

My condolences to the family of Jimmy. It is unfortunate that I have only known and worked with Jimmy a few months. He was a great guy that had greeted me to the East Coast with his cheerful smile and friendly personality. I will miss your morning greetings, your pleasant smile, and our chats as you passed my office on your way out at the end of the night. You've been a great friend and co-worker and are missed by many! Rest in peace my friend and my prayers to the Warren family.

Julia Sherrill

June 19, 2010

'Say not in grief 'he is no more' but live in thankfulness that he was'
- Hebrew proverb

Good-bye Jim.

Susan Lowthian

June 19, 2010

To the Warren Family, my sincere sympathy goes out to you in this time of sorrow. Jimmy will be deeply missed by all who knew him. I am thankful that I had the privilege to work with him and call him my friend. Jimmy I will always remember your smile and may you rest in peace my friend.
Sue

David Tingle

June 19, 2010

Jim its been two years since we wroked together but you were a great friend and you will never be forgetten.

June 19, 2010

To Jim and family,
We wish your family strength in this sad time, Jim will be dearly missed.
Jayne & Bill Gluck

Ken Scandell

June 18, 2010

I called you Jim - in the work environment we shared, compliance was your charge and one that, from my perspective, you accepted with that contagious smile and positive "can do"; you brought an ability to face serious issues with a sense of humor - - it is an uncommon trait to resolve serious things without taking one too seriously. For the time allowed, I always enjoyed working with you! Go in God's Speed, my friend! May the Good Lord Bless you and your family in the following days!

Sheila Morris

June 18, 2010

We were shocked and deeply saddened of the news of Mr. Warren's death. We enjoyed meeting him and his daughter and brother when we stopped by the house on the 28th of May. He seemed to be so happy with his new home and we were excited for him as well. Please pass on our condolences to his entire family and know we will keep them all in our prayers during this difficult time.
"The Morris Family " Sheila, Mark, Christina and Olivia

JoAnn Wise

June 18, 2010

Jim was a friend and co-worker and will be missed by all who loved him.

Amsec Heart Health Supporters who wore their Red for the day!

Karen Moses

June 18, 2010

Heart Health Supporters at Woodlake, Chesapeake facility.

Karen Moses

June 18, 2010

Karen Moses

June 18, 2010

Jimmy will be missed so much and it is with great sorrow that I send these words of sympathy.
Jimmy was not only a co-worker but a true friend whom I will miss trading teenager mishap stories with. His bright new future in his beautiful new home was cut way too short. His "loud mouth" is missed throughout the building here at Woodlake (he knows I called him "mouth almighty") everyday, it's way too quiet around here!
I wish Jimmy's family much strength during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jimmy will always be remembered as a happy, loving, and kind person. RIP Jimmy...

Karen

Scott,Joan & Brandon Ruth

June 18, 2010

Dearest Lori, Christine and Leslie,
Our deepest sympathies to you and your family during this very sorrowful time. We are truly sorry for your loss and pray that God may comfort & keep you for the duration.

Daniel Thomas

June 18, 2010

Jim you will be missed by all who work with you,truly you were a good friend. Thomas & Family...

Jayne Langille

June 18, 2010

Jim was such a good man with a big heart. He was alway reading and telling me that he is always trying to better himself intellectually. I was always telling him, "Jim, but you already know it all!" His laugh was always contagious and his spirit will always be in my heart. Knowing Jim has and will impact my life forever. I'm going to miss blowing off steam with you! I know you are in a wonderful place now and I'm going to miss you my dear friend.

Judy Lupole

June 18, 2010

John and Warren Family,
You are in my prayers and thoughts.

June 18, 2010

Every day shared with the ones we love is a gift for which we are very thankful! Deepest Sympathy, Mary Lawrence.

June 18, 2010

We will all miss Jim, My thoughts and prayers go out to all his family and friends. Chip Routh

Gregg and Bonnie Dickson

June 18, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Pappa John, we are thinking of you and the rest of the family as you go through this time of sorrow.

Liliana Hanes

June 18, 2010

To the Warren Family, we loved Jim and will miss him dearly. Our hearts are heavy and sad at the loss of such a great man.
Gilbert and Blanca Lozano, Steven and Liliana Hanes, and all from B&L Machine. He was part of our family too.

Josh Grant

June 18, 2010

I'll always remember all the fun times at RIR and the time he took teaching me the welding trade when I was in high school. Jimmy was a great man and he will be deeply missed. May god be with his family during this difficult time.

Ron & Karen Overton

June 18, 2010

Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.

Charlie G

June 18, 2010

Jimmy was a friend and co-worker. Always There with vast knowledge and a helping hand and words. I will miss his laugh and smile. You could always know when Jimmy was in the vacinity. RIP My Friend!!!

Katie Britt

June 18, 2010

Jimmy you always had a smile on your face! I will remember you smilimg when ever I think of you.
I hope you have found the peace you needed, and that your family will have God with them at this time of sorrow.

Ricky Bybee

June 18, 2010

To the Warren Family, my deepest sympathies, I worked with Jimmy at Anteon and Amsec, he has many friends throughout the business. He was always professional, thorough and pleasant. We, in the ship repair industry, will miss him, personally and professionally.

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