Sammie L Warren

Sammie Lucian Warren born December 7, 1918 passed away October 16, 2015. Sammie passed away peacefully at his home with his loving family surrounding him singing Amazing Grace until he took his last breath here on earth and the next one in Heaven with Jesus. He is preceded in death by his wife, Louise Warren; son, Loyd Ray Warren; daughter, Ruth Helen Warren. Sammie is survived and will be greatly missed by his daughter, Dana Thorp and son-in-law Tully Thorp; four grandchildren, Kim Hale and husband Ed, Connie Thorp, Cheryl Jones and husband Mike, Vanessa Gonzalez and husband Raul; seven great grandchildren; three great great-grandchildren; sister, Murrell Koushel (Max deceased), brothers, Ed Warren (Hazel, deceased); sister-in-law, Robbie Warren (Arthur, deceased), sister-in-law Isabel Warren (William, deceased), Jerry Warren and wife Darceille, Jirrell Warren and wife Eleanor.

Ladana had this to say about Papa Sam, he was a good man. He was kind, God-fearing and honest. He led a full life filled with many adventures from serving in the Navy in World War II to driving lumber trucks. After sixty one years of marriage, he buried the love of his life. And the other day, as he lay in bed, he stared at her picture, crying. I don’t think they were tears of sadness or fear, though. I think they were happy tears. Happiness to see Granny again, his one true love, and happiness to be with the Lord. Happiness to finally go home.

I could tell a million stories about how great he was, providing examples on his hard work and generosity, but all we have to do is look at the family he left behind. His loving sister, brothers and their families. His benevolent daughter who never gave up, staying with him until his final day. That’s all the proof I need of the caring, genuine man we will all remember.