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George Garrel Warren Sr., age 87, passed away on May 2, 2026, at his residence. He was born on June 5, 1938, to John Willie Warren and Oree Viola Ware in Mendenhall, MS.
From an early age, Garrel learned the value of responsibility, perseverance, and faithfulness. Those qualities remained with him throughout his life and were reflected in the way he cared for his family, tended to his work, and met each day with strength. He left behind a legacy of hard work and devotion to family.
Garrel spent his life as a farmer, and farming was more than an occupation to him. It was a way of life that shaped his days and gave him purpose. He found satisfaction in the changing of the seasons, the work of the fields, riding his tractor, and tending to his cows. He especially cherished time spent on the farm, where he could be close to the land and surrounded by the things he loved most. His commitment to hard work and his steady presence served as an example to those who knew him best.
He is survived by his sons, George Garrel Warren Jr. (Debra), John Arthur Warren Sr., his daughter, Tina Marie Skaggs (Fred); sisters, Evelyn Searcy and Margie Shavers; grandchildren, Amanda Neal, Christy Scott (Chris), George Warren III (Candice), John Warren (Angel), Ashley Amason (Brian), Adam Skaggs, Jonathan Skaggs, Christopher Skaggs, Benjamin Skaggs (Leah), and Timothy Skaggs (Felecity), along with twenty-two great-grandchildren, nine great-great-grandchildren, and sister-in-law Jean Warren.
He was preceded in death by his devoted wife of sixty-four years, Ernestine Berry Warren; parents, John Willie Warren and Oree Viola Ware Warren; his siblings, Eva Lee Garner (R.C.), Erelee Warren, Willie Lois Bratcher (Allen), Johnnie Myrl Fortenberry (James), Lennie Mae Brewer (J.D.), Maudie Louise Craft (Junior B) Olyer Farrel Warren, Travis Darrel Warren and one great-great-grandchild.
Those who knew George will remember him as a hardworking man who valued simple blessings and lived with purpose. He found joy in the everyday tasks of farm life and in the company of those he loved. His life will continue to live on in the hearts of his children, grandchildren, sister, and all who were fortunate enough to know him.
The family will receive friends on Monday, May 4, 2026, at Tutor Funeral Home in Magee, MS, from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM, with the service following at 12:00 in the Tutor Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be at Kennedy Springs Cemetery.
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