Warren Cullen Baines Sr.

He was born in Rocky Mount, NC, the son of the late Joseph Cullen Baines and Alma Taylor Baines. After graduating from high school in Elizabeth City, NC he enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard. He was stationed in Wilmington, NC where he met his wife Joyce and they made Wilmington their home for the past 53 years. He was a much loved husband, father, and grandfather, and will be missed by all.

He was preceded in death by his daughter; Traci Baines Cook in 2007.

Surviving is his beloved wife of 53 years, Joyce Skipper Baines of the home, son:; Warren Cullen Baines, Jr. and wife Anj of Wilmington, NC, daughter; Kimberlee Baines Hunter and husband Dave of Morehead City, NC, grandchildren; Megan Hunter, Allen & Matt Cooke, and Rylee Baines.

A funeral service will be held at 2 pm on Friday, May 28, 2010 at Silver Lake Baptist Church located at 4715 Carolina Beach Road. Visitation will be held at the church at 1 pm prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Epworth United Church, P.O. Box 3455, Wilmington, NC 28403, or Silver Lake Baptist Church, 4715 Carolina Beach Rd. Wilmington, NC 28412