Birth Date: 03/21/1930
Deceased Date: 01/17/2021
Charles Franklin Warren Sr. left his loving family for his heavenly home on January 17th 2021. Charles, age 90, old of Micro NC was born on March 21, 1930 to the late Edgar Franklin Warren and Rachel Batten Warren. In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded in death by his siblings, Lydia Godwin of Pine Level, Walter “Jabo” Warren of Micro, and Virgie “Bush” Jones of Micro; and eldest grandson, Edgar Wayne Warren.
Charles is survived by his loving wife of 49 years Mary Ann Bunn Sharpe Warren; 8 devoted children, Charles “Chuck” Warren II & Kim, Beletha “Bea” Warren Soles, William Sharpe Jr., Johnny Sharpe, James “Jim” Warren, Nora “Lori” Dixon & Greg, Mel Campbell & Jim, and Brad Sharpe & Teresa.
Charles was blessed with 16 Grandchildren and their spouses along with his 21 Great Grandchildren with one more on the way. Charles was much more than a granddaddy he was their Hero. Always there with a big bear hug, sage wisdom, and reassurance. Charles will be greatly missed by his family, church, and community.
Charles retired proudly from the US Navy forces having traveled to 52 countries and serving in several wars. During the time of his service Charles’ brief trips home were a great treat to his children. Charles taught and retired for the second time from Wilson Technical Institute as a Heavy Equipment Instructor. As an active Micro Volunteer Firefighter, Charles was also instrumental in helping establish Micro’s Rescue Services.
Charles could be found shooting the breeze uptown with the “boys”. He enjoyed fishing, drinking coffee, and working on various “projects”. Mostly Charles loved his church and church family at Micro Original Free Will Baptist. The church of his childhood and where he remained an active member for as long as his health allowed. Charles’ mind was persistently proficient as he could recall details of almost any worldly topic. Charles was honorable, fearless, blatantly honest, and his family believed him to be the strongest man on Earth.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 21, 2021 in Micro OFWB Church. Burial will follow in Micro Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the church. Due to restrictions in place in response to COVID19, there will be limited seating at the funeral. Those that are unable to attend may live stream the service through Micro OFWB Church’s website. Everyone is welcome to attend the graveside following the funeral service.
In lieu of flowers donation to Hinnant Outreach Center of Micro, P.O. Box 367, Micro NC 27555, or, Micro Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 300 , Micro, NC 27555.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at parrishfh.com.
