Jerry Dean Warren Sr.

February 5th, 2019 surrounded by his loving and adoring family. He truly loved the Lord and was such a wonderful example of the Christian walk which he lived to its highest ideal. He was a truly wonderful son, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Jerry was born November 26, 1936 in Natchitoches, LA to his father Surcie Warren and his mother Hazel Warren. He grew up in his early years in the Montrose, LA and Cane River, LA area until later moving with his family to Shreveport, LA. He attended C.E. Byrd High School and graduated in 1955. He then went on to attend Louisiana Tech and Centenary College where he majored in Engineering. He went on to work for Southwestern Electric Power Company for 38 years. After retiring, he continued to consult with SWEPCO for another 18 years. Jerry also served in the U.S. Army on active duty for a time and was in the U.S. Army Reserve for 10 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Shreveport, LA under the guidance of Dr. M.E. Dodd. He also later attended Sunset Acres Baptist Church where he served as Activities Director and was under the ministry of Dr. Charles Harvey. Jerry was a current member of Brookwood Baptist Church in Shreveport, LA and was a member of the Friendship Class for many years. He was a talented athlete in many different sports and enjoyed playing softball and golf for many years, having won innumerable golfing medals in the Louisiana Senior Olympics. He also coached and helped develop many youth sports leagues and teams throughout the years. Jerry also enjoyed watching many different sporting events on television with his family and friends. He loved to fix things and could fix just about anything he set his eyes on. Jerry had an infectious laugh and had a smirk that could light up any room. He was always full of wisdom and great advice no matter the situation or subject. He was an extraordinary man who lived an extraordinary life. He truly was a giant among men, setting the bar so very high by the way he spoke, acted and lived.

Jerry was preceded in death by his father Surcie Warren and mother HazeI Warren. He

was also preceded in death by his son Jerry Dean Warren Jr., and son Jimmy Dale Warren. Left

to cherish his memory are his wife of 62 years Jimmye Dell Warren, son Jeffrey Don Warren,

son Jon Daren Warren Sr. (J.D.) and wife Susan, daughter Jill Denise Warren-Boothe and husband Kevin, daughter-in-law Betsy Warren and daughter-in-law Meredith Lucius. Jerry is also survived by his grandchildren, Jerry Dean Warren Ill and wife Amanda, Jon Daren Warren Jr., Brittany Elise Benner, Brandi Benner, Joshua Daniel Warren and wife Lauren, Mark

Warren, Malayna Lucius and Mason Warren. He is also survived by his great-grandchildren

Jonah Warren and Sarah Warren. Also left to cherish his memory are an entire host of cousins, extended family and close friends who loved him very much and will miss him so very dearly.

There is a visitation planned for Friday February 8th, 2019 from 5-8 PM at Centuries

Memorial Funeral Home on Mansfield Road. A memorial service will be at Centuries Memorial

Funeral Home on Saturday February 9th, 2019 at 12 PM with graveside services to follow at Forest Park West Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jeffrey Don Warren, Jon Daren Warren Sr., Kevin Boothe, Jerry Dean Warren III, Jon Daren Warren Jr., Joshua Daniel Warren, Mark Warren, Jon Michael Compton, and Lenny Moss. Honorary Pallbearers are Woody Jackson, Melvin Williams, J.D. Landis, Eddie Joe Power and William David Robinson. Officiating the service will be Bro. John Harp of Brookwood Baptist Church.