Forrest Edward Warren
September 1, 1920 to July 15, 2017
“To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven.” – Ecclesiastes
Forrest Edward Warren, 96, of Field Crest Drive in Fieldale, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 15th, surrounded by family. Prior to his passing, whenever anyone asked how he had managed to live so long and remain active and healthy, his sage advice, even to his doctors at the VA Medical Center was the same: Love everybody, and take God’s medicine: sunshine and fresh air.
Forrest was born on Wednesday, September 1, 1920 in Axton, Virginia to the late William Cook Warren and Mary Ann Hundley Warren. When he was seven years old, he and his family moved to the end of Beckham Church Road to an area they called “Calico,” named after the beautiful calico dresses made by his mother and worn by his sisters. Because the dirt road down to Calico was muddy and full of ruts during the cold, snowy winters, Forrest and his family disassembled their two story house, board by board, and moved it from Calico, further up and closer to the main road, to its present site at 180 Beckham Church Road, where his youngest daughter and family currently reside, and where his father ran a tobacco farm.
After graduating from Axton High School, Forrest served in the United States Army for over three years during World War II. He began basic training in 1942 at Camp Lee in Virginia and then was assigned to the motor pool and served with the American Theater/Headquarters Battery of the Harbor Defense in Fort Lewis, Washington. He received the Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and Victory Medal for his service. While serving in Washington, he met Gladys Cornelia Hickox, of Waycross, GA, who was serving in the Women’s Army Corp (WAC). Together they served in the largest conflict in US history as part of the Greatest Generation. Their first date was to the movies, and they were married on October 17, 1945 in Astoria, Oregon.
Upon his return home to Henry County, Forrest and his lovely wife Gladys purchased a home in Fieldale. Instead of farming like his father, Forrest began working at Fieldcrest Mill. Not liking to be indoors all day, Forrest began selling insurance. A natural born salesman, Forrest went on to work in the insurance field for twenty-five years. While selling for The People’s Life Insurance and Pilot Life Insurance companies, he won numerous awards. As top salesman, he and Gladys enjoyed numerous trips to Washington, D.C. as well as a trip to New York City and to the Bermuda Islands. He and his wife Gladys went on to have three children. They enjoyed their home in Fieldale and attended Fieldale Baptist Church. Having grown up on a farm, Forrest planted large gardens every spring. Always an outdoorsman, Forrest and family also enjoyed fishing and boating at Philpott Lake (on the “Tana.”). After leaving the insurance field, Forrest worked at Tultex until retirement. When Gladys passed away, Forrest then married Myrtle Sue Setliff, also now deceased.
Myrtle and Forrest joined Jones Chapel Church of the Brethren, where Forrest attended, up until the day before he went into the hospital. They began attending Jones Chapel in 1997 Forrest and Myrtle were very active members at Jones Chapel. He taught Sunday School for 10 years. When Myrtle passed away in 2007, Forrest continued at Jones Chapel and later served as a deacon. His church family was important to Forrest, and he drove to church every Sunday until he quit driving at age 93.
Preceding Forrest in death are his two wives, his parents, his brothers William “Willie” Warren, Andrew Warren, and Ernest and Stover Warren, both who died in infancy; sisters, Edna Belle Warren, Blanche Warren, Annie Warren Winn, Cornelia Warren Hardy, niece Mary Hardy Young, nephews Henry Hardy, Roger Hardy, Gerald Bates, Jr, and numerous cousins.
Forrest is survived by his three children, Lisa Gail Warren Brown (Jack) of Axton, Tana Susan Warren Thomas of Roanoke, and Forrest Edward (Eddie) Warren, Jr. (Judy) of Fieldale. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Clarissa Brown Fagge, Michael Vaden Thomas, and Britten Warren, and three great grandchildren, Andrew Warren, Nathan Warren, and Julia Thomas. He is survived by his sweet nieces Anne Winn Jamison, Rita Warren Prillaman, Joan Warren Doyle, Louise Hardy Lackey, Carole Hardy Burton, and nephews Rucker Hardy, Mike Warren, Reamey Winn, and David Winn. Also surviving are numerous cousins, both Warrens and Hundleys. Left behind are Forrest’s two babies, Dixie and Frisky, who were wonderful feline companions during his later years.
The family would like to thank all those who cared for Forrest in his later years. Many thanks to the VA Medical Center in Salem for their ongoing care and commitment to all veterans and to Forrest. Thank you to Dr. Patrick Favero. In addition, many thanks to all the wonderful and outstanding staff at Stanleytown Health and Rehabilitation. Forrest wanted to get well and to come home, but despite all the efforts, his destiny was his heavenly home. Also, a special thank you to Steve and Angie, former neighbors of Forrest, who showed such kindness to him after Myrtle passed away.
The family would also like to thank all of the friends, relatives, and church members who visited and prayed with Forrest during his last days. In lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Jones Chapel Church of the Brethren, 2390 Figsboro Road, Martinsville, VA 24112 or to the Martinsville Henry County SPCA, 132 Joseph Martin Hwy., Martinsville, VA 24112 .
His funeral service will be Thursday July 20, 2017 at 12:00 noon in the Roselawn Chapel with Pastors Clyde Hylton and Diana Lovette officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Burial Park with military honors by the Martinsville Henry County Veterans Honor Guard. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service, 11:00 am to 12:00 noon in the Roselawn Chapel. [FUNERAL HOME OBITUARY]
September 1, 1920 to July 15, 2017
“To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven.” – Ecclesiastes
Forrest Edward Warren, 96, of Field Crest Drive in Fieldale, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 15th, surrounded by family. Prior to his passing, whenever anyone asked how he had managed to live so long and remain active and healthy, his sage advice, even to his doctors at the VA Medical Center was the same: Love everybody, and take God’s medicine: sunshine and fresh air.
Forrest was born on Wednesday, September 1, 1920 in Axton, Virginia to the late William Cook Warren and Mary Ann Hundley Warren. When he was seven years old, he and his family moved to the end of Beckham Church Road to an area they called “Calico,” named after the beautiful calico dresses made by his mother and worn by his sisters. Because the dirt road down to Calico was muddy and full of ruts during the cold, snowy winters, Forrest and his family disassembled their two story house, board by board, and moved it from Calico, further up and closer to the main road, to its present site at 180 Beckham Church Road, where his youngest daughter and family currently reside, and where his father ran a tobacco farm.
After graduating from Axton High School, Forrest served in the United States Army for over three years during World War II. He began basic training in 1942 at Camp Lee in Virginia and then was assigned to the motor pool and served with the American Theater/Headquarters Battery of the Harbor Defense in Fort Lewis, Washington. He received the Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and Victory Medal for his service. While serving in Washington, he met Gladys Cornelia Hickox, of Waycross, GA, who was serving in the Women’s Army Corp (WAC). Together they served in the largest conflict in US history as part of the Greatest Generation. Their first date was to the movies, and they were married on October 17, 1945 in Astoria, Oregon.
Upon his return home to Henry County, Forrest and his lovely wife Gladys purchased a home in Fieldale. Instead of farming like his father, Forrest began working at Fieldcrest Mill. Not liking to be indoors all day, Forrest began selling insurance. A natural born salesman, Forrest went on to work in the insurance field for twenty-five years. While selling for The People’s Life Insurance and Pilot Life Insurance companies, he won numerous awards. As top salesman, he and Gladys enjoyed numerous trips to Washington, D.C. as well as a trip to New York City and to the Bermuda Islands. He and his wife Gladys went on to have three children. They enjoyed their home in Fieldale and attended Fieldale Baptist Church. Having grown up on a farm, Forrest planted large gardens every spring. Always an outdoorsman, Forrest and family also enjoyed fishing and boating at Philpott Lake (on the “Tana.”). After leaving the insurance field, Forrest worked at Tultex until retirement. When Gladys passed away, Forrest then married Myrtle Sue Setliff, also now deceased.
Myrtle and Forrest joined Jones Chapel Church of the Brethren, where Forrest attended, up until the day before he went into the hospital. They began attending Jones Chapel in 1997 Forrest and Myrtle were very active members at Jones Chapel. He taught Sunday School for 10 years. When Myrtle passed away in 2007, Forrest continued at Jones Chapel and later served as a deacon. His church family was important to Forrest, and he drove to church every Sunday until he quit driving at age 93.
Preceding Forrest in death are his two wives, his parents, his brothers William “Willie” Warren, Andrew Warren, and Ernest and Stover Warren, both who died in infancy; sisters, Edna Belle Warren, Blanche Warren, Annie Warren Winn, Cornelia Warren Hardy, niece Mary Hardy Young, nephews Henry Hardy, Roger Hardy, Gerald Bates, Jr, and numerous cousins.
Forrest is survived by his three children, Lisa Gail Warren Brown (Jack) of Axton, Tana Susan Warren Thomas of Roanoke, and Forrest Edward (Eddie) Warren, Jr. (Judy) of Fieldale. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Clarissa Brown Fagge, Michael Vaden Thomas, and Britten Warren, and three great grandchildren, Andrew Warren, Nathan Warren, and Julia Thomas. He is survived by his sweet nieces Anne Winn Jamison, Rita Warren Prillaman, Joan Warren Doyle, Louise Hardy Lackey, Carole Hardy Burton, and nephews Rucker Hardy, Mike Warren, Reamey Winn, and David Winn. Also surviving are numerous cousins, both Warrens and Hundleys. Left behind are Forrest’s two babies, Dixie and Frisky, who were wonderful feline companions during his later years.
The family would like to thank all those who cared for Forrest in his later years. Many thanks to the VA Medical Center in Salem for their ongoing care and commitment to all veterans and to Forrest. Thank you to Dr. Patrick Favero. In addition, many thanks to all the wonderful and outstanding staff at Stanleytown Health and Rehabilitation. Forrest wanted to get well and to come home, but despite all the efforts, his destiny was his heavenly home. Also, a special thank you to Steve and Angie, former neighbors of Forrest, who showed such kindness to him after Myrtle passed away.
The family would also like to thank all of the friends, relatives, and church members who visited and prayed with Forrest during his last days. In lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Jones Chapel Church of the Brethren, 2390 Figsboro Road, Martinsville, VA 24112 or to the Martinsville Henry County SPCA, 132 Joseph Martin Hwy., Martinsville, VA 24112 .
His funeral service will be Thursday July 20, 2017 at 12:00 noon in the Roselawn Chapel with Pastors Clyde Hylton and Diana Lovette officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Burial Park with military honors by the Martinsville Henry County Veterans Honor Guard. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service, 11:00 am to 12:00 noon in the Roselawn Chapel. [FUNERAL HOME OBITUARY]
Forrest Edward Warren
September 1, 1920 to July 15, 2017
“To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven.” – Ecclesiastes
Forrest Edward Warren, 96, of Field Crest Drive in Fieldale, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 15th, surrounded by family. Prior to his passing, whenever anyone asked how he had managed to live so long and remain active and healthy, his sage advice, even to his doctors at the VA Medical Center was the same: Love everybody, and take God’s medicine: sunshine and fresh air.
Forrest was born on Wednesday, September 1, 1920 in Axton, Virginia to the late William Cook Warren and Mary Ann Hundley Warren. When he was seven years old, he and his family moved to the end of Beckham Church Road to an area they called “Calico,” named after the beautiful calico dresses made by his mother and worn by his sisters. Because the dirt road down to Calico was muddy and full of ruts during the cold, snowy winters, Forrest and his family disassembled their two story house, board by board, and moved it from Calico, further up and closer to the main road, to its present site at 180 Beckham Church Road, where his youngest daughter and family currently reside, and where his father ran a tobacco farm.
After graduating from Axton High School, Forrest served in the United States Army for over three years during World War II. He began basic training in 1942 at Camp Lee in Virginia and then was assigned to the motor pool and served with the American Theater/Headquarters Battery of the Harbor Defense in Fort Lewis, Washington. He received the Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and Victory Medal for his service. While serving in Washington, he met Gladys Cornelia Hickox, of Waycross, GA, who was serving in the Women’s Army Corp (WAC). Together they served in the largest conflict in US history as part of the Greatest Generation. Their first date was to the movies, and they were married on October 17, 1945 in Astoria, Oregon.
Upon his return home to Henry County, Forrest and his lovely wife Gladys purchased a home in Fieldale. Instead of farming like his father, Forrest began working at Fieldcrest Mill. Not liking to be indoors all day, Forrest began selling insurance. A natural born salesman, Forrest went on to work in the insurance field for twenty-five years. While selling for The People’s Life Insurance and Pilot Life Insurance companies, he won numerous awards. As top salesman, he and Gladys enjoyed numerous trips to Washington, D.C. as well as a trip to New York City and to the Bermuda Islands. He and his wife Gladys went on to have three children. They enjoyed their home in Fieldale and attended Fieldale Baptist Church. Having grown up on a farm, Forrest planted large gardens every spring. Always an outdoorsman, Forrest and family also enjoyed fishing and boating at Philpott Lake (on the “Tana.”). After leaving the insurance field, Forrest worked at Tultex until retirement. When Gladys passed away, Forrest then married Myrtle Sue Setliff, also now deceased.
Myrtle and Forrest joined Jones Chapel Church of the Brethren, where Forrest attended, up until the day before he went into the hospital. They began attending Jones Chapel in 1997 Forrest and Myrtle were very active members at Jones Chapel. He taught Sunday School for 10 years. When Myrtle passed away in 2007, Forrest continued at Jones Chapel and later served as a deacon. His church family was important to Forrest, and he drove to church every Sunday until he quit driving at age 93.
Preceding Forrest in death are his two wives, his parents, his brothers William “Willie” Warren, Andrew Warren, and Ernest and Stover Warren, both who died in infancy; sisters, Edna Belle Warren, Blanche Warren, Annie Warren Winn, Cornelia Warren Hardy, niece Mary Hardy Young, nephews Henry Hardy, Roger Hardy, Gerald Bates, Jr, and numerous cousins.
Forrest is survived by his three children, Lisa Gail Warren Brown (Jack) of Axton, Tana Susan Warren Thomas of Roanoke, and Forrest Edward (Eddie) Warren, Jr. (Judy) of Fieldale. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Clarissa Brown Fagge, Michael Vaden Thomas, and Britten Warren, and three great grandchildren, Andrew Warren, Nathan Warren, and Julia Thomas. He is survived by his sweet nieces Anne Winn Jamison, Rita Warren Prillaman, Joan Warren Doyle, Louise Hardy Lackey, Carole Hardy Burton, and nephews Rucker Hardy, Mike Warren, Reamey Winn, and David Winn. Also surviving are numerous cousins, both Warrens and Hundleys. Left behind are Forrest’s two babies, Dixie and Frisky, who were wonderful feline companions during his later years.
The family would like to thank all those who cared for Forrest in his later years. Many thanks to the VA Medical Center in Salem for their ongoing care and commitment to all veterans and to Forrest. Thank you to Dr. Patrick Favero. In addition, many thanks to all the wonderful and outstanding staff at Stanleytown Health and Rehabilitation. Forrest wanted to get well and to come home, but despite all the efforts, his destiny was his heavenly home. Also, a special thank you to Steve and Angie, former neighbors of Forrest, who showed such kindness to him after Myrtle passed away.
The family would also like to thank all of the friends, relatives, and church members who visited and prayed with Forrest during his last days. In lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Jones Chapel Church of the Brethren, 2390 Figsboro Road, Martinsville, VA 24112 or to the Martinsville Henry County SPCA, 132 Joseph Martin Hwy., Martinsville, VA 24112 .
His funeral service will be Thursday July 20, 2017 at 12:00 noon in the Roselawn Chapel with Pastors Clyde Hylton and Diana Lovette officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Burial Park with military honors by the Martinsville Henry County Veterans Honor Guard. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service, 11:00 am to 12:00 noon in the Roselawn Chapel. [FUNERAL HOME OBITUARY]
September 1, 1920 to July 15, 2017
“To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven.” – Ecclesiastes
Forrest Edward Warren, 96, of Field Crest Drive in Fieldale, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 15th, surrounded by family. Prior to his passing, whenever anyone asked how he had managed to live so long and remain active and healthy, his sage advice, even to his doctors at the VA Medical Center was the same: Love everybody, and take God’s medicine: sunshine and fresh air.
Forrest was born on Wednesday, September 1, 1920 in Axton, Virginia to the late William Cook Warren and Mary Ann Hundley Warren. When he was seven years old, he and his family moved to the end of Beckham Church Road to an area they called “Calico,” named after the beautiful calico dresses made by his mother and worn by his sisters. Because the dirt road down to Calico was muddy and full of ruts during the cold, snowy winters, Forrest and his family disassembled their two story house, board by board, and moved it from Calico, further up and closer to the main road, to its present site at 180 Beckham Church Road, where his youngest daughter and family currently reside, and where his father ran a tobacco farm.
After graduating from Axton High School, Forrest served in the United States Army for over three years during World War II. He began basic training in 1942 at Camp Lee in Virginia and then was assigned to the motor pool and served with the American Theater/Headquarters Battery of the Harbor Defense in Fort Lewis, Washington. He received the Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and Victory Medal for his service. While serving in Washington, he met Gladys Cornelia Hickox, of Waycross, GA, who was serving in the Women’s Army Corp (WAC). Together they served in the largest conflict in US history as part of the Greatest Generation. Their first date was to the movies, and they were married on October 17, 1945 in Astoria, Oregon.
Upon his return home to Henry County, Forrest and his lovely wife Gladys purchased a home in Fieldale. Instead of farming like his father, Forrest began working at Fieldcrest Mill. Not liking to be indoors all day, Forrest began selling insurance. A natural born salesman, Forrest went on to work in the insurance field for twenty-five years. While selling for The People’s Life Insurance and Pilot Life Insurance companies, he won numerous awards. As top salesman, he and Gladys enjoyed numerous trips to Washington, D.C. as well as a trip to New York City and to the Bermuda Islands. He and his wife Gladys went on to have three children. They enjoyed their home in Fieldale and attended Fieldale Baptist Church. Having grown up on a farm, Forrest planted large gardens every spring. Always an outdoorsman, Forrest and family also enjoyed fishing and boating at Philpott Lake (on the “Tana.”). After leaving the insurance field, Forrest worked at Tultex until retirement. When Gladys passed away, Forrest then married Myrtle Sue Setliff, also now deceased.
Myrtle and Forrest joined Jones Chapel Church of the Brethren, where Forrest attended, up until the day before he went into the hospital. They began attending Jones Chapel in 1997 Forrest and Myrtle were very active members at Jones Chapel. He taught Sunday School for 10 years. When Myrtle passed away in 2007, Forrest continued at Jones Chapel and later served as a deacon. His church family was important to Forrest, and he drove to church every Sunday until he quit driving at age 93.
Preceding Forrest in death are his two wives, his parents, his brothers William “Willie” Warren, Andrew Warren, and Ernest and Stover Warren, both who died in infancy; sisters, Edna Belle Warren, Blanche Warren, Annie Warren Winn, Cornelia Warren Hardy, niece Mary Hardy Young, nephews Henry Hardy, Roger Hardy, Gerald Bates, Jr, and numerous cousins.
Forrest is survived by his three children, Lisa Gail Warren Brown (Jack) of Axton, Tana Susan Warren Thomas of Roanoke, and Forrest Edward (Eddie) Warren, Jr. (Judy) of Fieldale. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Clarissa Brown Fagge, Michael Vaden Thomas, and Britten Warren, and three great grandchildren, Andrew Warren, Nathan Warren, and Julia Thomas. He is survived by his sweet nieces Anne Winn Jamison, Rita Warren Prillaman, Joan Warren Doyle, Louise Hardy Lackey, Carole Hardy Burton, and nephews Rucker Hardy, Mike Warren, Reamey Winn, and David Winn. Also surviving are numerous cousins, both Warrens and Hundleys. Left behind are Forrest’s two babies, Dixie and Frisky, who were wonderful feline companions during his later years.
The family would like to thank all those who cared for Forrest in his later years. Many thanks to the VA Medical Center in Salem for their ongoing care and commitment to all veterans and to Forrest. Thank you to Dr. Patrick Favero. In addition, many thanks to all the wonderful and outstanding staff at Stanleytown Health and Rehabilitation. Forrest wanted to get well and to come home, but despite all the efforts, his destiny was his heavenly home. Also, a special thank you to Steve and Angie, former neighbors of Forrest, who showed such kindness to him after Myrtle passed away.
The family would also like to thank all of the friends, relatives, and church members who visited and prayed with Forrest during his last days. In lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Jones Chapel Church of the Brethren, 2390 Figsboro Road, Martinsville, VA 24112 or to the Martinsville Henry County SPCA, 132 Joseph Martin Hwy., Martinsville, VA 24112 .
His funeral service will be Thursday July 20, 2017 at 12:00 noon in the Roselawn Chapel with Pastors Clyde Hylton and Diana Lovette officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Burial Park with military honors by the Martinsville Henry County Veterans Honor Guard. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service, 11:00 am to 12:00 noon in the Roselawn Chapel. [FUNERAL HOME OBITUARY]
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