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Lonnie Warwick
1942 - 2024
Lonnie Warwick
1942 - 2024
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BORN
1942
DIED
2024
Lonnie Warwick Obituary
Lonnie Warwick was an NFL linebacker best known for his eight years with the Minnesota Vikings' Purple People Eaters, and for playing in Super Bowl IV.
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Read the full obituary in Legacy's headline news section.
(Photo: Andrew Weber/AP Images for National Football League)
13 Entries
Vickie Huber Wilgus
December 26, 2024
Always preserver !
Mr. Jr.
November 30, 2024
My condolences.
Jim Bishop
November 17, 2024
Lonnie was an inspiration for all of us younger guys at Tennessee Tech. He was a true Tech fan who was always supportive. Your family continues to be in our thoughts and prayers. Shown in picture: L to R. Jim Bishop, Lonnie Warwick, Jim Youngblood, Larry Schrieber
Jim Bishop
November 17, 2024
How you can show support
Abby Clendenen
November 15, 2024
Terry and Mary Beth we are so sorry for your loss. Abby and John
Carson Loveless
November 4, 2024
Condolences to his family
RB
November 3, 2024
Prayers for the Warwick family. May God be with you in your time of loss.
Larry schreiber
November 1, 2024
My Condolences to family
Lonnie was a good man
He worked hard and played hard
Always had a smile on his face
God bless you Lonnie! Love ya, man.
(Jim Bishop, Larry Schreiber, Lonnie Warwick @ Tenn Tech Alumni Golf Tournament)
Kevin Tucker
October 31, 2024
My Dad was Wilburn Tucker his football coach at Tennessee Tech. I remember when he came for a visit to Cookeville and he came to our house and sat in the living room as my Dad interviewed him. I listened from the other room. I was 10 years old and I knew something special was going to happen. And did it ever! Tech was on quarters and before he ever got on the football field he was practicing with the basketball team. My Dad had an argument with the basketball coach and explained he came to Tech for football and did he ever! The best ever to suit up!
Pete Steinmetz
October 31, 2024
Havre area pheasant hunts
Carole jackson
October 31, 2024
I met Lonnie or "Big Sam" as we called him at Tennessee Tech . We dated some but not seriously. He was a good looking man and the size of a mountain
He was 6'4" weighing 240 and I was a 90 pounder. He was a good friend.
D
October 31, 2024
So sorry for the loss of your loved one. May the God of all comfort, give his comfort and peace to family and friends.
CA
October 30, 2024
Tough linebacker, who gave it his all. And a key part of a legendary defense.
#59, in purple. Wally, Joe, Roy, Mick, and some of your other old teammates will be glad to see you again!
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