Donald Franklin Warren son of the late Flora Ethel Morrison Warren and Ferman George Warren was born at Blair's Creek, Missouri, on May 1, 1935. He departed this life at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, on May 12, 2015, at the age of 80.
On March 3, 1956, in St. Louis, Missouri, Donald was united in marriage to Patricia Ann Robertson and to this loving union two sons were born. Donald was a member of the Believer's Chapel Church. Donald loved working on the farm with his tractors and the dozer. He was a walking history of people and palces in both Reynolds and Shannon County. His most favorite things were spending time with his family, and visiting with his friends at the coffee shop. He loved learning more about people, he also loved making people laugh.
Donald was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Bud Warren, and one sister, Lora Pratt
Donald is survived by his wife Patricia Warren of Ellington, Missouri, two sons, Douglas Warren and wife Renee of Ellington, Missouri, Michael Warren and wife Barbara of Owensville, Missouri, five grandchildren, Matt Warren and wife Sarah, Mark Warren and wife Amber, Justin Warren and wife Julie, Jason Warren and Kimberly Robison and husband Matt, seven great-grandchildren, Jasmine, Gavin, Peyton, Presley and Kastin Warren, Hayden and Amelia Robison, two brothers, Gary Warren and wife Brenda of Ellington, Missouri, Dan Warren and wife Almeta of Salem, Missouri, three sisters, Connie Wiechens of Sunshine Beach, Missouri, Myrna Coffee and husband Keith Rogersville, Missouri, and Vesta Moore of Brandenton, Florida. Donald will deeply missed by his family and a host of friends who will mourn his passing.
Visitation: Thursday, May 14th 5 to 8 PM
Funeral Services: Friday, May 15th 11 AM at McSpadden Funeral Home
Minister: Pastors, Kelly Chilton and Elder Dennis Burns
Burial: Polk Memorial Cemetery Pallbearers: Matt Warren, Mark Warren, Justin Warren, Jason Warren and Kimberly Robinson.
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri
In lieu of flowers: St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital