of Floral, AR
February 4, 1927 - August 17, 2024
Donald Eugene "Gene" Warren, 97, of Floral passed away Saturday, August 17, 2024.
He was born February 4, 1927 in Berryville, Arkansas to John A. Warren and Tommie Huggins Warren.
Donald was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He was a veteran of the United States Navy serving in WWII. He worked as an Area Manager for 36 years for W.R. Grace Agricultural Chemicals and traveled a lot for work. He was very caring, generous, dedicated, and loved his family greatly. He loved old country music, square dancing, and enjoyed working on his farm. He was an active Boy Scout advocate and supporter and earned the Silver Beaver Award. He also loved watching all of the Arkansas Razorbacks sports. He was in the Razorback Marching Band in 1948 and donated his uniform back to the University of Arkansas in 2022.
Survivors include his two sons, Don Warren (Thao) of Arlington, Texas and Steven Warren (Heather) of Salem, Utah; daughter, Natalie Warren-Dees (Dennis) of Arlington, Texas; nine grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Hilda Lorelei Altom Warren.
Services will be private.
Memorials may be made in his honor to Arkansas Children's Hospital, 1 Children's Way, Little Rock, AR 72202.
Our love to your family! My fondest memories in my youth have been in your home! Your parents always made me feel welcome.. and even more special to me was helping your mom care for her mom in the beautiful home they built! Your dad gave my children their patriarchal blessings- worked with the boys in scouting,. And your parents get together parties were legendary, I know Glen and Elsa enjoyed them very much! Your parents lives has certainly enriched my life!!
So sorry for your loss...praying for comfort in the coming days..