Leo Nelson Warren was born the son of the late Major Nelson Warren and Martha Julia Warren (Ford) on January 10, 1945, in Alton, Missouri and departed this life on November 9, 2021 in Thayer, Missouri at the age of 76.
Leo is survived by his wife Maxine Warren (Honeycutt) of Couch, Missouri; by two children, Todd Warren of West Plains, Missouri, Melanie Sult (Warren) and husband Bill of Ozark, Missouri; six grandchildren, Kelstin, Kenzie, Madelyn, Macey, Maggie, and Kaden; four brothers, Don Warren of Livingston, Tennessee, Cleve Warren and wife Denna of West Plains, Missouri, Clifford Warren and wife Laura of Alton, Missouri, and Dennis Warren and wife Ruth of West Plains, Missouri; many nieces and nephews; other relatives and countless friends.
After graduating from Alton High School in 1963 he met the love of his life, Maxine. They were married May 15, 1965, and spent a wonderful 56 years together. Early in his career he worked for General Motors in St. Louis, however, returned to his beloved home in Thayer where he enjoyed his time as a cattle farmer. Leo was Oregon County’s Presiding Commissioner for over 24 years from 1988 to 2012. After retiring, spending time with his grandchildren was his greatest joy.
Leo was a Christian and a member of the Pleasant Hill Freewill Baptist Church, and he served the Lord as a devoted deacon, husband, father, and grandfather (Papa). He will truly be missed by his family, friends, and the community in which he lived.
Funeral services for Leo Nelson Warren will be held on Saturday, November 13. 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri with Jason Roberts and Tim Deckard officiating.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, November 13, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. to service time at Carter Funeral Home in Thayer, Missouri.
Burial will be on Saturday, November 13. 2021 in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Thayer, Missouri with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to help pay for the funeral.
November 11, 2021 @ 6:07 pm
Dorothy,Otis and Danny Chester.
We as a part of your family. Were very shocked as are all of us were about Leo. We are truly sorry for the loss as we feel the pain also. Leo was a great guy, great husband, father and brother. He will be greatly missed by our entire family. We love you always.
November 12, 2021 @ 7:56 am
So sorry to hear of this. Thinking of you both.
November 12, 2021 @ 4:53 pm
Sorry to hear about the passing of Leo. Leo was truly a well respected person, a real Christian man that lived by his faith in Jesus Christ and encouraged others to do the same, and a person fun , like rest of Warren Brothers, to be around. Leo will truly be missed by his family and all that knew and associated with him
MAY God be with all Warren.family in this time of loss.
November 26, 2021 @ 6:32 pm
Juanita I am so sorry I am seeing Leo passed away. He was always beside you. Just as Tom was me. Praying God will give you strength right now. I will pray for you often because I know how it is to lose the Love of Your Life. Love Carroll
November 12, 2021 @ 10:56 am
So sorry for your loss
November 12, 2021 @ 11:31 am
Maxine, Melanie, Todd and family, We are so very sorry to hear about the sudden loss of Leo! What a great man of God! What a blessing it was to know him! We are praying for your family. Greg, Kim Smith and Family, Ozark, MO.
November 12, 2021 @ 3:28 pm
I’m so very sorry for the loss of a great man Leo. Daddy was very fond of Leo and all of his family. Prayers for peace and comfort.
November 12, 2021 @ 4:02 pm
You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Leo was a good man, a joy to work with and will be greatly missed by many.
November 13, 2021 @ 2:37 pm
I am so sorry for your loss. Praying peace and comfort for you all.
November 12, 2021 @ 4:23 pm
So sorry for your loss. Keith and Shirley Combs
November 12, 2021 @ 5:05 pm
So sorry for your loss, prayers for you and your family.
November 12, 2021 @ 7:34 pm
Maxine we are so sorry to hear of the passing of Leo. Our prayers and thoughts for comfort are with you and your family.
November 13, 2021 @ 7:36 am
So sorry for the families loss,we shared Birthday Date, I remember Leo encouragement for me in FFA at Alton School.Prayers for confront to the family.
November 13, 2021 @ 1:18 pm
So sorry to hear of Leo’s passing. Prayers for your family in this time of sorrow.
Sincerely, Linda Combs
November 14, 2021 @ 6:53 am
So sorry to hear this Leo was such a loving caring human he will be missed an only wish could of been there know he is rejoicing with Martha an Major now an soon we will rejoin hi
Them!
November 15, 2021 @ 4:21 pm
Maxine
So sorry for your loss, Leo was a good man and a good friend to me.
May God bless you and your family.
Phil Hulvey