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William Warden Obituary
Knoxville, TN
Lt. Col. William Warden, United States Army Reserves Retired, age 74, of Knoxville passed away on Sunday June 11, 2017, from Complications of Parkinson's disease. He graduated Knoxville Catholic High School in 1960, and graduated from the University of Tennessee- Knoxville in 1965 with a B.S. in Marketing. He was a veteran of the United States Army and retired from the U.S. Army Reserves in 2002 with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He spent forty years in management with Kroger. He was an avid collector of historic and current memorabilia. Preceded in death by parents, Clarence and Mildred Warden, and brother, Jim Warden. He is survived by his loving wife of fifty-three years, Kathy Warden; children, Jo Warden, Bill Warden, Brian Warden; grandchildren, Nathan and Mitchell Carter; sister, Thelma Ryan; brother, Dan Warden; sister-in-law, Miriam Warden; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Randall Pierce, and Judy and James Bentley; and numerous friends and employees at Kroger. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm Wednesday June 14, 2017, at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. A Rosary Prayer Service will follow at 7:00 pm. A Funeral Mass will be conducted at 10:00 am Thursday June 15, 2017, at Holy Ghost Catholic Church. Interment will follow in East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery (John Sevier Highway) with full military honors by East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bill Warden, Jr, Brian Warden, Jeff Carter, James Bentley, Nathan Carter and Mitchell Carter. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Second Harvest (136 Harvest Ln, Maryville, TN 37801). Online obituary may be viewed at www.rosemortuary.com.
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Earl Daniel
June 15, 2017
We started at the same Koget store. Bill was a special friend. R I P.
David and Gail Dawson
June 15, 2017
Kathy, we are so sorry for your loss. Through many talks with you , I felt I knew Bill better than I really did. There are no words for a time like this only to celebrate Bill's life and God's mercy.
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Joe Kerschieter
June 14, 2017
Bill was a class act. He worked hard and loved his country and will be sadly missed. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Lisa Wright
June 14, 2017
I always enjoyed working with Bill. He was truly one of the hardest working managers that I've ever seen. Kroger has lost a great manager. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
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Connie Jackson
June 14, 2017
I was so saddened to hear that Mr. Warden had passed. I enjoyed working for him through the years. He was a class act ,a great boss and an even greater human being. He will be truly missed.
Rest in peace.
May God bless his family in this time of grief.
With deepest sympathy,
Diane Young
June 14, 2017
God bless you, Mr. Warden. I enjoyed working with you.
John Greene
June 14, 2017
Dear Kathy, Thelma, Jo, and Bill
I am saddened by news of the death of a true, grand gentleman. Our prayers are with you all.
Shirley Hutchison
June 14, 2017
Mr. Warden was without a doubt, the most caring, dedicated man I've ever known. He was good to his employees and gave the customers 100%. I worked with him in several stores and always respected his advice on how to handle situations. It was a pleasure to see him come in each day. He worked long hours and would always help even with the most menial job, if necessary. God has called a very special angel, Home. Prayers for the family..
Shirley (Greer, Harper) Hutchison
June 14, 2017
He was a good man and will truly be miss. Our thoughts and prayers with the family.
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Chris and Lauren Rader
June 13, 2017
Thoughts and prayers for your family. We haven't known the Wardens for very long. However, they were the first neighbors to welcome us when we moved next door.
Mr. Warden's obituary reads like a well-lived life with a love for our Lord and others around him. Praying for peace for the family.
June 13, 2017
There will never be another Bill Warden! Dedicated,truthful,fair! Concerned about his employees. Everytime I had a death in my family,no matter who, he was always there for me...He and Bobby,thought so much of each other. He hired me when #814 opened..He passed on my birthday.We haved missed him,since he retired and we have not seen him in awhile,but, we know he is in a better place than us.Kathy,we hope the Lord will comfort you and also your children and family. We eat a lot of meals at Regas..We will never forget him,you and your childen were small then......Condolences, Bobby&Sandra Gilbert
Mike Shorter
June 13, 2017
I'm sadden to here of Bills passing he was a Special Friend and worked together for many years at Kroger. He is home now and has his crown. I have never seen a man more deticated to his job more than Bill. I will always remember how he cared for other. I will see you again one day My Friend Love You Bill.
Mike Shorter
Retired Kroger
June 13, 2017
I am sadden to here about Bills passing, he is home now. I worked with Bill for many years and have never seen a more deticated person than Bill he always gave his all to Kroger. He was a special friend and I will always be reminded of how carrying he was for others. We will meet again my friend Love you Bill.
Mike Shorter
Retired Kroger
Laura Cox
June 13, 2017
Please accept our condolences. We have enjoyed knowing Mr. Warden through the years.
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