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Herbert Warren Obituary

Reverend Herbert Roosevelt Warren, Jr. SALISBURY - The Reverend Herbert Roosevelt Warren, Jr., Presiding Elder of the Salisbury District, Western N.C. Conference, exchanged time for eternity, on Tuesday, December 16, 2014, at CMC University in Charlotte, NC. Born in Portsmouth, VA on March 2, 1942, he was the son of the late Reverend Herbert R. Warren, Sr. and the late Medis G. Warren. Reverend Warren was a product of the Portsmouth Virginia School System and a graduate of Livingstone College. He was a U.S. Veteran and a retired Postal employee. Reverend Warren is particularly remembered for his successful pastorate at Clinton Tabernacle A.M.E. Zion Church of Hickory, NC (January 1985 - June 1997) and his historic tenure of sixteen years as the Presiding Elder of the Salisbury District, becoming the Senior Presiding Elder of the Piedmont Episcopal District. He was inducted into the Livingstone College Hall of Fame in recognition of his service to our Zion. He was preceded in death by his grandson Benjamin L. Mays III. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife Carrie F. Warren; daughters Reverend LaDorsa Warren-Willis (Kinard), of Washington, DC and Yolanda Renee Warren of Charlotte, NC; grandchildren Robin Renee Warren, Chari Monet Warren, Jacquese Dominique Warren, Kenneth Willis and Kinard Willis; great-grand-child Sincere Rayshawn Warren; sister Reverend Medis W. Cheek; nephews Reverend Dr. Heath L. Cheek (Reverend Sharon Cheek) and Jarrod Cheek (Lakeisha); a host of sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law of the Floyd family and the members of the Piedmont Episcopal District. "Servant of God, well done! Rest from thy loved employ; the battle fought, the victory won, enter thy Master's joy." ...... James Montgomery. Visitation and Service: Visitation will be 11:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M., Saturday, December 20th at Little Rock A.M.B. Zion Church, 401 N. McDowell Street, Charlotte, NC, with the funeral service following at 11:30 A.M., also at Little Rock Church. Long & Son Mortuary Services of Charlotte is serving the Warren family.

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Published by Charlotte Observer on Dec. 19, 2014.

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January 10, 2015

Mrs. Carrie Warren and family, Thinking of you and your family and keeping you in my prayers. Rev. Ruth J. Brown

Abbie Medious

January 3, 2015

To: Mrs. Carrie Warren, May God Bless you and your Family during this difficult time.
I'm the Daughter of Clinton and Irene Wiggins of Portsmouth, VA and was a member of Brighton Rock A.M.E.Z. Church.

December 20, 2014

To Mrs. Carrie Warren and Family,
On behalf of Rev. and Mrs. A. Alfred Carson and family, we extend our deepest and heartfelt condolences during your time of bereavement, please know that our prayers are with you.
Rev. A. Alfred Carson
Presiding Elder, New York City District
New York Annual Conference

V. Carolyn Hubbard

December 20, 2014

Mrs. Carrie Warren just know that you and your family are in my prayers. I really enjoyed working with Elder Warren on The Dorothy Walls Conference & Retreat Center Board of Directors. His smile will truly be missed around the Piedmont Episcopal District.

Felicia Butler

December 20, 2014

Yolanda and Family: As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Shandra Hoover-Connor

December 19, 2014

Mrs. Warren and family: May God be with each of you during your time of grief. Elder Warren was like a grandfather to me. The both of you took care of us (children of the church) as if we were your own! I remember all of the great times we all had together with the church family!! May God keep his hands on you and I LOVE YOU!!!

Rev. Bobbie R. Samuels

December 19, 2014

To Mrs. Carrie Warren and Family; your Pastor, Rev. Bobbie R. Samuels, and your church family, the members of South Iredell A.M.E. Zion Church, prays are with you. It was always a blessing when you and Presiding Elder Warren would come and be a part of our worship service. The time that he spent with the members will always be remembered. We will truly miss him.

Rev. David & Mary Rankin

December 19, 2014

To the Mrs. Carrie and the Warren Family, you are remembered in our prayers, it was a joy to be under the leadership of P.E and we will miss him greatly. God Bless!!!

Adrian Wyrick ii

December 19, 2014

To Mrs. Carrie Warren and Family, On behalf of Rev. A.B. Wyrick, II and members of the Greater Metropolitan A.M.E. Zion Church of Norfolk, VA wish to extend our prayers & deepest condolences during this season of bereavement for Presiding Elder Herbert R. Warren, Jr.

May God's peace and comfort continue to be with this family and all who where blessed to know him.

Loretta Hoover

December 19, 2014

ELDER Warren was more than a pastor he was a friend and a father figure to many I remember the times he and his family spent with my family so he and his family was a part of the Hoover family my heart is sad for his family and mine but I now he is having a good time in heaven with my mom and the ones that went before him.All my love

Bill Goodwin

December 19, 2014

Hi Mrs. Warren
My name is Bill Goodwin, Herbert and I was station at hurbert AFB in Foriada
I am very sorry about Herbert, I will try to make it there Saturday

Immediate Past International President CLC

Dr. Yvonne A. Tracey

December 19, 2014

Dear Mrs. Warren and Family: My prayers are with each of you. I feel a deep lost because P.E. was such a motivating force in my leadership roles in the AME Zion Church. I will miss his words of encouragement. May he rest in peace.

Mary G. Dawkins

December 19, 2014

Mrs. Warren and Family:
I will miss Presiding Elder Warren. We worked together for all of his years as the excellent leader of the Salisbury District. His hands were always on the district and his heart was with the Lord. He deserves his rest for a job well done. My prayers are with you and the family.

DORTHY GILL-SMITH

December 19, 2014

To Mrs. Carrie Warren and Family, the Pastor, Rev. Carolyn Bratton and members of the Moore's Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church Family of Salisbury, are so sorry to hear of the loss of Elder Herbert R. Warren, Jr. He will will missed by us. May God's peace and comfort be with you. May the work he's done speak for him.
Rev. Carolyn D. Bratton, Pastor
and Members of Moore's Chapel AME Zion Church

December 19, 2014

To Mrs. Carrie Warren and Family, we offer our deepest and sincere condolences in the death of Elder Herbert Warren, Jr. He will truly be missed by all of us on the Salisbury District and especially the W.H. & O.M. Society of which he was SO SUPPORTIVE. May God's peace and comfort be with you during this time of sorrow and bereavement. We love you.
Dorothy M. Gill-Smith, District President
Salisbury District W.H. & O.M. Society

Rosalind Mitchell

December 19, 2014

It is a sincere pleasure to have known Elder Warren and to have served under him on the Salisbury
District. He was very encouraging and his legacy will live on in our
hearts for years to come. My prayers of solace are extended to
his lovely wife, Miss Carrie,
other family members, the Salisbury District and all of Zion.

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