Durrell Warren

Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Durrell Lynn Warren, 59, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died suddenly at his home last Saturday, April 2, 2016. He was born in Lambert, Miss. on November 10, 1956 to Grady and Aleen Ferguson Warren.

After graduating from high school, he attended junior college, where he met his future wife, Carol Hathcock. They celebrated their 36th anniversary in January of this year. He then graduated from Mississippi State University.

Mr. Warren worked for Nucor for more than 26 years and retired two years ago as a NYS1 Finishing Supervisor. He often remarked that the crews he worked with were like second families.

He had many hobbies, but some of his favorites were: landscaping, sports, and running. The family say that he was as awesome landscaper. He knew every tree, flower and plant and taught his children about them when they went on road trips. He had a "green thumb" and could grow anything. He worked in horticulture for five years when they lived in New Orleans.

He was an avid sports fan and knew all the statistics about the ball players. He loved football, college basketball and baseball. He was a good basketball player ( for a "Southpaw"). He also coached his children's baseball teams when they were younger.

Mr. Warren was a great runner. He won many awards and trophies in marathons. He always finished in the top five in his races.

He enjoyed cooking. Grilling pork chops and steaks were among his many accomplishments. He was good in math; he could fix anything; he would do anything for anybody.

Strong, caring, special, great sense of humor, old time southern values, and a good daddy were some of the words used to describe Durrell Warren. He was loved by many.

He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Carol Hathcock Warren of Dyersburg, Tenn.;

One son, Charles Daniel Warren of Dyersburg;

One daughter, Rebecca Warren of Dyersburg;

Three brothers, Victor Warren (and Diane) of Jonesboro; Tommy (and Jean) Warren of Eupora, Miss.;Sidney (and Kathy) Warren of Greenville, Miss.;

Four sisters Mamie (and Floyd) Fisk of Coffeeville, Miss., Verlene (and James) Atkins of Decatur, Ala., Jean Acker warren of Decatur, and Gwen (and Ronald) Clowers of Maben, Miss;

Many nieces, nephews, and cousins and a host of friends.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at Carney Funeral Home, 1501 Byrum Rd. in Blytheville, AR with Pastor Dennis Arnold officiating. Burial will be in Carney Cemetery.

Condolences may be offered at www.carneyfuneralhome.com.