George William

Warner

George William Warner, son of the late William Warner and Cecil (Randolph) Warner, was born in Ironton, Missouri, on March 19, 1945. He departed this life at John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, on July 11, 2026, at the age of 81.

On January 6, 1968, in St. Louis, Missouri, George was united in marriage to Charlene Jackson and to this loving union three daughters were born. George was a Veteran of the United States Army and served in Vietnam. He was of the Baptist faith. George was a member of the VFW Post 6660 in Centerville, Missouri, and the Masonic Lodge in Lesterville, Missouri. Over the years George worked at Amax Lead Mine, logging, and as a boilermaker. He loved taking care of his family farm, hunting and fishing, and spending time with his family and friends.

George is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Charlene Warner of Lesterville, Missouri, three daughters, Deanna Warner of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Teresa Smith and husband Brad of Licking, Missouri, and Pam Crocker and husband Jeff of Lesterville, Missouri, four grandchildren, Megan Smith and companion Zeke Moore of St. Louis, Missouri, Brady Smith and wife Brenley of Licking, Missouri, Lauren Crocker and Will Crocker both of Lesterville, Missouri, and two great-grandchildren, Astoria Moore of St. Louis, Missouri, and Collins Smith of Licking, Missouri. George will be deeply missed by his family and friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation: Saturday, July 25, 2026, 1-3 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri

Memorial Service to follow at 3 PM

Minister: Pastor Greg Freeman

Burial: Lesterville Memorial Cemetery

In Lieu of Flowers: Donations can be made to the Centerville VFW Post 6660, St. Jude's Children's Hospital, Make a Wish Foundation, or Alzheimer's Association

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri