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Paul B. Warren, 74, of Jackson, died Friday, June 22, 2018, at his sister’s home from prolonged weakness from cancer.
He was born April 26, 1944, in Clark County, a son of the late Paul Bennett and Juanita Moyer Warren of Jackson.
He also was preceded in death by two sons, David and Richard “Ricky” Warren; four brothers, infant twins, Ronald and Donald, John Eugene Warren and James Bennett Warren.
Survivors are a son, Kyle Warren of Bellefontaine; a daughter Anita (Gary) Spriggs of Jackson; a sister, Rosalie “Rosie” Warren Shafer of East Liberty; sister-in-law, Priscilla Bishop Warren of West Mansfield; and four grandchildren, Blaze and Zane Warren of Bellefontaine and Neill and Whitney Spriggs of Jackson.
He attended Baptist Church at Jackson for a period of time in his life.
He worked as an auto mechanic at Montgomery Ward, Bellefontaine, for 10 years. He was also a truck driver. He served in the United States Army for seven years in Germany and Vietnam War. He received a National Defense Service Medal as a rifle sharpshooter. He was proud to be a veteran.
He enjoyed helping people. He spent the last several years giving neighbors rides to doctor appointments, grocery stores, laundromats, etc. until his health made him unable to do it. He spent time every day for years at local gas stations helping and having coffee there with friends. He also enjoyed gardening and sharing the produce.
Calling is from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 28, at the Mayhew-Brown Funeral Home, 135 Broadway St., Jackson. Burial will be at a later date at Zanesfield Cemetery near his two deceased sons.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a local veteran’s or cancer society.
Express condolences at www.mayhew-brownfuneralhome.com.