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Melvin Warren Obituary
MT. HOLLY -- Melvin 'Jack' Taylor Warren, 84, of 307 East Catawba Drive, died April 8, 2007, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. A native of Mt. Holly, he was a son of the late James P. and Celia Craig Warren.
Funeral service is 1:00 PM Thursday at First Baptist Church, Mt. Holly, with Dr. Robert Winecoff, Rev. C. B. Barr, and Rev. John Bowden officiating. Interment in Hillcrest Gardens. The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 PM Wednesday at Carothers Funeral Home, Mt. Holly.
After attending Barber College in Durham, NC, Jack worked as a barber in Mt. Holly for over 50 years, but he never really retired. After his official retirement, he continued to cut hair at a variety of places, until his recent hospitalization. He served in the US Navy in the Pacific during World War II on the Destroyer/Mine Layer, USS Breese. He was the former Post Commander of VFW Post 9136, where he was instrumental in getting the new facility built that was named in honor of his brother, James P. Warren, Jr., who was killed in World War II. He was also a former Boy Scout Master, former member of the Optimist Club and a former Jaycee. Jack was a member of First Baptist Church, Mt. Holly, where he was a Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, Coach of the Men's Softball Team, member of the Finance Committee, member of the choir and most recently member of the Joy Choir. He participated in the walking group at Tuckaseegee Park and Recreation Center, was part of the Sanhedrins (Charlie's Drug Coffee Club) and volunteered for Meals on Wheels for more than 40 years. Jack enjoyed golf, hunting, raising beagles, playing and watching baseball, traveling with his wife, Frances, and most of all his gardening.
Survivors his son, Jim Warren and wife, Pam, of Charlotte; grandson, Andrew Warren of Charlotte; sister, Thelma Pettus of Colorado; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, Mr. Warren was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Frances Warren and 10 brothers and sisters.
Pallbearers will be Roger Webb, Aaron Goforth, Billy Goforth, Ed Cauthen, Red Lawing and John Sigmon.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to First Baptist Church Building Fund, 300 S. Main St., Mt Holly, NC 28120 or James P. Warren, Jr. VFW Post 9136, PO Box 3136, Mt Holly, NC 28120.
E-mail condolences on-line at www.carothersfuneralhomemountholly.com. Click on Obituaries. Arrangements by Carothers Funeral Home of Mt. Holly.
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Charles Daniel ( Danny ) Sells
April 12, 2007
Jack was the brother of my grandfather, Dewey Vance Warren. (I was the oldest grandchild) He spoke often of his brothers and sisters. I live about 30 miles west of St. Louis Mo -- My sincere condolences to the family. I would love to hear from and keep up with some of the family.
With Love -- Danny Sells
1917 Still Creek Pass Wildwood MO 63011 --- telephone 636-458-4876 -
email [email protected]
David Wright
April 11, 2007
Jack was a wonderful person and a great friend. He gave me my first haircut also. J.P., one of his brothers was my Aunt Polly's husband until he was killed while in a tank in Sicily during World War 2.
While attending U.N.C in the early "fifty's" I would always come home to get Jack to cut my hair.
He also cut my hair before my marriage to Norma Roberts in 1956.
Jack Warren was one of the finest people I have ever known!
Often during the past few years I called and talked by phone with Jack about our "old" memories. Jack was and is a great person. He will not be forgotten.
H.J. Lark
April 11, 2007
Learning of Jack's death was like a kick below the belt. I have so many good memories of my knowing Jack, both from the barbers chair and from our church association from 1964 to 1984.
JoAnn and Andy Calhoun
April 10, 2007
In the last few months we enjoyed seeing Jack at several restaurants in the Charlotte and Gastonia area. He was a man full of joy and so very proud of Jim and his family. It was a blessing to know him. You are all in our prayers during this time.
Barbara & Gus Chagaris
April 10, 2007
Its with a sad heart we heard the death of Jack. We have many fond memories the years we lived in Mt. Holly.
Jack gave my son John his first hair cut. John was so scared I had to get in the chair and he sat on my lap. Then he laid down and your dad laughed and said his first hair cut ever with client laying down.
Just know you and the family are in our thoughts and prayers
Barara & Gus Chagaris
Gainesville, Ga
Scott Whitlock
April 10, 2007
I did not have the pleasure of knowing Jack, directly. But I feel I have known him through his son, Jim. A father's legacy may often be seen in his children. I am honored to have been blessed by his dedication to country, his love for his family and his pursuit of a God who loves us all. Rest well, Jack. We'll see you soon.
Benny Harkey
April 10, 2007
Jack was a great friend who gave me my first haircut almost 50 years ago. Mt Holly will not be the same with out him.
George Devereux
April 10, 2007
I remember sitting in Jack's chair discussing Mt Holly Hawk football. Jack was a fine and good man. He was almost an institution in Mt Holly.
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