Ralph Gunch Warren

ralph warren

September 4, 1920 ~ February 5, 2017


Resided in: Candler, NC

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Ralph Lee "Gunch" Warren 96, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2017. Born in Buncombe County, he was a son of the late John Alton and Jessie Rogers Warren and was married to Daisy Ledbetter Warren, who died in 2006. He was retired from yard maintenance at American Enka and also worked in tobacco farming and for many years in lawn mowing. He was a member of Beaverdam Freewill Baptist Church and was a previous volunteer fireman with the Upper Hominy VFD. He is survived by a daughter, Susan W. Rogers (David); sons, David Warren (Jeannean), Eddie Warren (Teena), Roger Warren (Brenda), and Steven Warren; 15 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Beaverdam Freewill Baptist Church with the Revs. Willard Pruitt and Terry Sprouse officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Beaverdam Freewill Baptist Church, PO Box 868, Candler, NC 28715

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  4. Praying for you and your family. So very sorry for your loss. I know birthdays at Cracker Barrel will be missed, but how wonderful to have such a great man here for 96 years. Love you Jessica! God Bless.

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  5. We were so saddened to hear of ‘Papaw’s’ passing. Please know we are thinking of and praying for your family during this difficult time. All our love and deepest condolences go out to you.

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  7. Dear David, Jeannean and Family
    We understand your sorrow. Please know you and your family are in our
    thoughts and prayers.

    Love
    Larry and Nancy

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  8. To the Warren Family and friends,

    Uncle Ralph was a good man, a man who cared for his family and had a nice personality.

    While I only saw him at ‘The Ledbetter Reunion’, I didn’t know him personally. However, because I’m truly oriented, I wish to share my condolences to the family.

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  9. To the Warren Family and friends,

    Uncle Ralph was a good man, a man who cared for his family and had a nice personality.

    While I only saw him at ‘The Ledbetter Reunion’, I didn’t know him personally. However, because I’m truly family oriented, I wish to share my condolences to the family.

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  11. Dear David, Jeannean and Family,

    Please know our deepest sympathy is with you all at this difficult time. We always loved getting to see Ralph. His laugh was contagious! What a precious man he was! Craig has many fond memories of him when he was young and for that he is so blessed! We love you all and are praying for you!

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  12. David, Jeannean and family,

    Just wanted to let you know we are sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

    Wayne & Glenda

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  13. Our thoughts and prayers are will you all at this most difficult time. Papaw will truly be missed by us all. Bradd and Denise

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  14. David, Jeannean and Family.So very sorry for the loss of your dad, papaw and friend. My thoughts are with you.

    Love. Yvonne

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  15. Gunch was such a good man. Ĺoved by many. Always helping others in his community. His family is in our thoughts and prayers.

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  17. Dear Family, I\’m sorry to hear about Ralph.He was one of a kind.He was a good man.always making you feel loved.He will be missed greatly.You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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  18. We have known Gunch for a long time, and will miss seeing him! I am Wilcy and Frank Smith’s daughter. He was always a great friend and neighbor.

    Frankie Smith Davis, and Clyde

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  19. DAVID AND FAMILY SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF RALPH,HE WAS A WONDERFUL MAN I HAVE KNOWN HIM ALL MY LIFE. I KNOW YOU ALL WILL MISS HIM BUT THANK GOD YOU WILL SEE HIM AGAIN/JUANITA TEAGUE BLANKENSHIP

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  20. So sorry for your loss. He was a well loved soul
    Always friendly. He is living it up now! Prayers.

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