Lawrence E. Warren

Lawrence E. Warren, 91, of Georgetown, passed away November 8, 2013 with loving family at his side. Known to most as "Peanut," he was born on May 2, 1922 to William Oscar and Cora (Glenn) Warren of Round Rock. He was raised during the depression, quit school before graduating to help the family and worked fields picking cotton. He was also associated with the Civilian Conservation Corps before he enlisted in the U.S. Navy in January 1942. By April 1942, he was assigned to the U.S.S. Enterprise CV-6 (a.k.a. "The Big E" and "The Galloping Ghost"), and most decorated ship of WWII. He served in the 2nd and L Divisions through October 1945 and survived 18 major battles, including Midway, Guadalcanal, Santa Cruz and Iwo Jima.

In 1946, he moved to Dallas and worked as a lineman for Texas Power and Light. During this time, he frequented a local diner where he met a cute little redheaded waitress named Helen Hutcherson. Flirting led to love and the two were married that same year on December 14th. Moving to Austin in 1954, they raised their two boys and he began a long career with the City of Austin Electric Department. Upon his retirement in 1983, Lawrence and Helen relocated to nearby Georgetown.

Mr. Warren greatly enjoyed staying in touch with his buddies from the war and attending Enterprise reunions. He was particularly pleased in 2011 when his family sponsored a four day long National Reunion in Austin in his honor. Due to the increasing age of these veterans of our “greatest generation,” and difficulty with traveling, it was to be the last of its kind, much like Peanut himself. Mr. Warren had a very sharp memory and also greatly enjoyed researching his ancestors, having documented many branches extending from the Warrens and Glenns. He could easily recall names, dates and relationships off the top of his head. While his body eventually gave out, his mind remained sharp and never failed him to the very end.

Mr. Warren was an extremely patriotic individual and his love of country was evident. He proudly wore a "World War II Veteran" or “Enterprise” cap garnished with the many ribbons and medals he earned during the war. He also never missed an opportunity to remind others of their patriotic duty of supporting the United States of America.

Mr. Warren is survived by two sons, David Warren and wife Paulette of Fredericksburg, and Monroe Warren and wife Marty of Bartlett; granddaughter, Ann Warren Pierce and husband Deke of Austin; three great-grandchildren, Amber, Dalton and Chanse; brothers, Glenn Warren and wife May, and Bo Warren; sister, Beth McDonald; sister-in-laws, Dorothy Warren and Patsy Warren; and many nieces, nephews and extended family. His friends are too numerous to mention, but each and every one was very special to him.

Preceding him in death were his parents; first wife, Helen Warren; second wife, Bobbie Warren; brothers, Harold, Horace and Collie Warren; and sister, Opal McCann.

Family and friends are invited to visitation to be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home in Pflugerville. Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 13, 2013 in the Memorial Chapel of Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Cemetery.

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