Warren Smith Christian McDonough
Warren Smith Christian McDonough
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Warren McDonough Obituary
Christian,
91, son of the late Floella Smith McDonough of Central City, KY, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2015.
Mr. McDonough was a resident of Glenmary Home in Cherokee Triangle. He was a World War II veteran and survivor of the Invasion of Normandy.
Survivors include a niece and nephew, both of Florida; Lena Lions, his care provider and the veterans and residents of Glenmary Home.
There will be a graveside service at the Fairmount Cemetery, Central City on Friday, December 18, 2015 at 1 p.m. CST. There will be a visitation from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, December 17, 2015 at Ratterman Funeral Home, 3711 Lexington Road, "in St. Matthews."
Memorial gifts in the form of contributions may be made to his church, Central City First Baptist Church, 114 North Third Street, Central City, KY 42330.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Michael Melody
December 10, 2019
For those of you revisiting this memory of Mr. McDonough, I found a news report detailing Ms. Lions' love for this wonderful man. This is available on youtube and is a safe link to open.
RVN 1967-1968.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Io_vvzBdyws
Michael Melody
December 20, 2015
I just had the honor of listening to Lena Lions on Fox & Friends Weekend.
What a wonderful tribute to this gentle-man and also to the incredibly generous Lena Lions.
Mary Hunter
December 20, 2015
THANK YOU SIR
Cathy C
December 18, 2015
Thank You Sir, for your service to our country. Rest in Peace.
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The Rau Family
December 18, 2015
Thank you for your service, Mr. McDonough. You truly are a hero and an inspiration. Rest in well-deserved peace. May God bless your family, caregivers, and all who knew and loved you. We wish we had had the honor to meet you. From grateful fellow Americans,
Kurt Maguire
December 18, 2015
Thank you, Mr. McDonough. I wish I could be there today to humbly salute you and bid you farewell. The debt we owe you and your generation can never be repaid. May you rest peace, Hero.
Karen Feather
December 18, 2015
Thank you, dear Sir, for your service to our country. You faced great danger at all times in your fight for freedom. And because of your efforts, we the people of the United States continue to enjoy the freedom you fought for. Your reward is great in God's Kingdom.
D CS
December 18, 2015
Rest in peace sir. Thank you for your service to this country. God Bless you!
December 18, 2015
WE are very proud of your service, We will miss you!
Matthew M. McDonough College Station, Texas
E K
December 18, 2015
Thank you sir, for your selfless acts of service for our country. Your commitment to ensuring our freedoms and the freedoms of others around the world will not be forgotten. God bless your soul.
Kathy H
December 18, 2015
Thank you for your service so that I may live in freedom. God bless you sir, you are a hero.
Bobbi Thompson
December 18, 2015
Mr. McDonough,
You were a great American hero. Wish we only had more people like you today. May you rest in peace. Thank you for your courage.
The Thompsons
Kilgore Texas
Daniel Denney
December 18, 2015
Thank You for your service.Rest in peace .
Hugh Sweatt
December 18, 2015
Mr. McDonough, I did not have the honor and pleasure of knowing you in this life but I look forward, Sir, to meeting you in the next, and personally Thanking you for your sacrifice in the war and for being an important part of what we believe is "The Greatest Generation!" Until that time, Rest in Peace and know that you are not forgotten.
Lonnie Dube
December 18, 2015
Thank you for your love and service to our country. May you rest in peace in the arms of Jesus.
David McGahee
December 18, 2015
I honor your service to America and to the battles that you bore. As a veteran you are among a superb class of people. May the Lord receive you home and comfort you in his arms. Job well done, Warren.
Jayne
December 18, 2015
You have done your duty.
To honor you is ours~
God Bless
Gil Stafford
December 18, 2015
It was a mighty thing you did . We salute & Thank You.
Rest in Peace.
Gil & Brenda Stafford
US Coast Guard (Retired)
Laura B.
December 18, 2015
Thank you for your service Mr McDonough! May you rest in peace!
D. Trimble
December 18, 2015
I am so humbled. I did not know you but I honor you and praise God for you.
Jessie G
December 17, 2015
Thank You for your service and sacrifice. May You rest in eternal peace. God Bless America!
Ron Corum
December 17, 2015
Sir,
Thank you. May you have a well earned gentle and long lasting peace.
Paula R
December 17, 2015
Thank you Mr McDounough for your service to our country. I am truly grateful for what you have done to protect our nation. You will be forever remembered in our hearts. Rest in peace.
Jon Atchison
December 17, 2015
You will be missed by all. You are a hero to myself and all veterans. My family and I will not forget what you did for this great country.
A Adams
December 17, 2015
Thank you for your service. Our country owes you and all veterans a debt of gratitude. I wish I could have met you and thanked you in person. You will not be forgotten.
Earth has one angel less and heaven one more.
Janus Bowling
December 17, 2015
Thank you for your service and sacrifices. My family enjoys the freedoms that you fought so valiantly for. God bless you.
Shelby C
December 17, 2015
Thank you for your service, sir. Your selflessness allows me to live the life I live today and I am eternally grateful. Wish I could've met you and thanked you the right way. You'll never be forgotten.
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