Warren Mead, Jr.

Beloved son, brother, father, uncle, grandfather and friend, Warren Mead, Jr. passed away on April 7, 2023 at the age of 77. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana on October 21, 1945, he graduated from Walter L. Cohen High School in 1963 and Southern University, Baton Rouge in 1967. Warren served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged in 1974. After graduating college and serving in the military, he moved to Washington, DC where he was a dedicated and enthusiastic art teacher for thirty-two years in the D.C. Public School System. Warren enjoyed spending time with family and friends, reading the newspaper, watching football, and making others laugh.

A devoted father, Warren leaves behind his children Shelli Mead and Brette Mead. He was the proud grandfather of Darin Aberdeen-Mead, John Riley IV, and Dylan Riley. He leaves behind his sister, Patricia Bell as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary M. Butler and eldest sister, Miriam Stanley.

The funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home in New Orleans, LA with visitation beginning at 11:00 am and the service at 12:00 pm. All friends and family are welcome.