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James Warren Obituary
Gary was preceded in death by his father, James Wesley Warren; his mother, Drexal Pauline Warren Pate; sister, Paulette Warren; brother, Kenneth Wade Warren; and his step-father, Gene Pate.
He is survived by his wife, Debbie Blaich Warren; his son, James Gary Warren, Jr.; and his brothers, Phillip Warren, Daryl Pate (Cindy), and Ronnie Pate.
Gary was a loving husband and father and a very godly man. He loved spending time with his family, friends and the family cat Mona Lisa. He was an avid drag racer and he loved serving the Lord at Cottondale Community Church. During his illness, Gary never lost faith in God and he took every opportunity that he could to share Christ with others. Every person that visited Gary in the hospital never left without Gary praying with them about their family and their salvation. He was a true demonstration of 2 Timothy 4:7, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith”.
Pallbearers will be Alan Blaich, Chris Blaich, Cary Skelton, Jason Faulkner, Craig Vail, Steve Farmer, Marvin McGee and B.R. Sellers.
Honorary pallbearers are the UAB Transplant Team, Spain-Wallace W Wing, UAB CICU, Holiday Beach Raceway, Cottondale Community Church, LifePointe Church of God, past and present employees of Sellers Trucking, Lake Wildwood Club and neighbors, James Kyzer and Danny Hubbard.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Cottondale Community Church building fund.
Condolences may be sent at www.tuscaloosamemorial.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for James Warren
Brenda Lawrence
October 30, 2013
Debbie and James,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time and the days to come. Take care of yourself and call me sometimes. Love you!
Debbie & James Warren
October 30, 2013
You were one of God's best husbands He ever created. The love of my life and father of our wonderful Son, James. We will miss you, but so happy you now have received your reward and experiencing eternal peace, happiness and joy without any pain or suffering. You will always be close to our hearts as we remember all the good you did for us and others. Never goodbye, but see you later. Love always,
Mike Morrison
October 28, 2013
Gary Warren you have made life long positive impacts on many lives including mine. You will greatly missed.
Nick Smelley
October 21, 2013
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Melani Harrell
October 21, 2013
Debbie & James,
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. Gary was loved by everyone he met and was always fun to be around. I pray that you will find a peace and comfort that only the Lord can give and gain strength from the prayers of your friends. Our family loves you all more than you know.
Jo & Derrill Booth
October 21, 2013
Debbie I am a loss of words to let you know how I feel. Being in a similar situation I feel what you are going thru and my heart goes out to you. Derrill and I think so much of Gary and you and what you have been thru. Know one knows till they are faced with this what a person is going thru. You never give up on your Love one. Gary Loved you so much and you were everything to him. I watch how he was trying to take care of you making sure you eat and always sharing his meal with you trying to get you to eat. He was you true Love and mate. You two shared a Love that you look for all you life and never find. That is so special. The picture of you two looking at each other shows how much you too Love each other. Debbie we are here for you if we can ever help please let us know. We Love you. Always in prayer.
Rosita Hatcher-Sanders
October 21, 2013
To Debbie and family we are praying for comfort and strength doing this difficult and sad time. Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. He will make you stronger as the days pass and heal your hurting hearts. God is so awesome and Gary fought until the end. Now he will receive his crown and be with the Lord forever....Love Rosita and family
viola wilson
October 20, 2013
We will really miss a great man of God. Even though we were here to help Mr. Warren he ended up helping us with his never ending faith, courage and passion for life. Simply Thank you . Love you
Angel Jackson
October 20, 2013
Debbie and James,
I can't tell you how nice it was to meet you and your family. I always looked forward to seeing you. I am sorry for your loss and my prayers are with the family for strength during this time. God Bless you all. Love you both.
October 20, 2013
Debbie I'm sorry for your loss I will be praying for you and your family Frank Pruett
W6NW UAB
October 20, 2013
WE WILL REALLY MISS MR. WARREN. YOU ALL ARE IN OUR PRAYS.GOD BLESS
LOVE
W6NW UAB
October 20, 2013
WE LOVE YOU AND WILL REALLY MISS MR. WARREN. YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS
LOVE
Janice Price-McDuff
October 20, 2013
Debbie, I am so sorry Gary had to leave this earth. What is so wonderful is that we will all see him again one day! Gosh when I think back to late 60s when I first met Gary it really seems like a million years ago. He will be missed by all who knew him. Praying for your family. Love
Betty Neidert
October 20, 2013
Dear Debbie,
I am so sorry about the loss of Gary. I will never forget you. You and your son our in my prayers.
With Love,
Betty and Eli Neidert
October 20, 2013
You and your family continue to be in our prayers.
Sincerely,
David and Kimberly Parker
Carolyn Bookout
October 20, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Charlotte Bradley
October 20, 2013
Debbie and James! So Sorry for your loss! He was a Good man!!So glad You were able to stay with him Debbie! He Loved You so!!
Jeannie Bonner Brashier
October 20, 2013
Debbie,
My heart is saddened for you and your loss. I remember from our early years at Cottondale Church of God of Prophecy how much you prayed for Gary,
and how much you have always trusted the Lord with your life. All of your prayers may not have been answered but I can see that God did answer some really big ones for you. Stand strong in your faith and allow the love and support of friends and family to sustain during this difficult time. When you feel the most alone is when the Lord will be the closes to you.
Sincerely,
Ginger Sexton-Walters
October 20, 2013
Prays for the family at this time! We love you all!
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