Gary, Indiana
Warner, Ede Former owner of Smith, Bizzell, Warner and Son Funeral Home of Gary, Warner Mortuary of Kokomo, Warner Funeral Service of Hammond, Indiana and Lil's Package Liquors passed away on Saturday, April 28, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Warner, age 88, was born in Arkabutle, MS. to Edward and Ella (Church) Warner. He was an alumni of E.C. Washington High School class of 1942 and graduate from Worsham Mortuary College in 1947. Ede was a member of the National Funeral Director's Association, the Indiana Funeral Director's Association, the Northwest Indiana Funeral Association and the International Order of the Golden Rule serving as President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. He was also a member of Lakeside Lodge #47 P.H.A.F.A.M.; Magic City Consistory #62; Mahomel Temple #134; is a Veteran of World War II and the Korean Crisis; a member of the Airplane Owners & Pilot Association; Flying Funeral Director's of America and the Experimental Aircraft Association. He is remembered for his kindness and service, fariness and concern for families and the community. He was preceded in death by wife, Rita Simmons-Warner; parents, and sister, Lenora Rollen. He leaves to cherish fond memories, two sons, Ede Warner Jr., Ph.D of Louisville, KY and Paul Warner, of Detroit, MI; three daughters, Lynna Townsend and Paula Warner, both of Indianapolis, IN, and Edegene "Geney" Warner, of Hawthorne, CA; one sister, Katherine Morris, of Gary, IN; two nephews, Stephen (Francine) Morris of New York, NY, and Jewell (Charlotte) Rollen, of Lithonia, GA; two nieces, Donna Rollen of Renton, WA, and Karengale Carmen, of Gary, IN; nine grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, three great great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral Services will be Saturday, May 5, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity United Church of Christ, 1276 W. 20th Ave., Gary, IN. Reverend John E. Jackson Sr. officiating. Visitation Friday, May 4, 2012, family hour 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. with Masonic Rites at 6:00 p.m. at Lakeshore Funeral Services, Inc. 2295 Washington St., Gary, IN. Interment Oakhill Memorial Park Gary, IN.
Buddy, You were one of the greatest, caring, giving and loving Brother one could ever have. I miss you so much and will forever love and remember you. Your Baby Sister. Rest In Peace!
Katherine Morris
May 16, 2012 | Gary, IN
Ede Warner
May 16, 2012 | Gary, IN
Earth has no sorrow, heaven cannot heal. We all have a special place in our hearts for Mr Warner. We say thank you.
Toni
May 11, 2012
To the Warner Children:
Your Dad was a kind hearted businessman and he had a caring attitude for this particular time in his cutomer's life. I never shall forget the care he gave my Mom when my Dad passed away. He became a part of our family. During the week he picked her up and took her whereever she needed to go to complete her business. Not only did he do followup but he showed her the most respectful side of a gentleman. She loved Mr. Warner but her comment to him whenever...
May 10, 2012
THE PATRIARCH OF OUR FAMILY HAS LEFT US WAY TO SOON! GOD BLESS YA' "UNCA BUDDY"! MAY YOUR PRECIOUS SOUL FOREVER REST IN PARADISE. I GUESS YOU AND MOM GONNA HANG OUT AGAIN!
JEWELL ROLLEN,JR
May 08, 2012 | ATLANTA, GA
Paul,
My condolences to you and your family.
C. Wright-Smith
May 07, 2012
Thank you Mr. Warner for your care, concern, and service to our community. To the family, may God comfort you during this time of bereavement.
Sharon Elliott
May 07, 2012 | Annapolis, MD
To the Warner family may God comfort and keep you is my prayer. Thank you many years of service in Hammond.
Carl Thompson
May 06, 2012 | Merrillville, IN
~~Lynna,as the days go by the memories get sweeter and sweeter! It don't hurt now! Hang in there!
Ava Brown
May 05, 2012 | Indpls, IN