Mr. Alton Ernest Warren, 88

THOMASVILLE, NC

Mr. Alton Ernest Warren, 88 of Thomasville and formerly of Salemburg, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2015 at Thomasville Medical Center.

A celebration of life will be held 11:00 am Wednesday, November 18 at Salemburg Baptist Church, 300 N.E. Main Street, Salemburg, with Reverend John Adams and Reverend Jimmie Suggs officiating. A private graveside with military honors will be held prior to the service.

He was born December 21, 1926 and was the son of the late DeVestal and Mary Ethel Spell Warren. He is preceded in death by his parents; three brothers; and four sisters. He was an Army Veteran of WWII and a business owner in the hardware industry.

He is survived by his wife, Billie Warren; children, Alton Lee Warren and wife Judy of Tennessee, Melanie W. Crowder and husband Gerry of Thomasville, Elliott Martin Warren and wife Olivia of Texas; grandchildren, Grant Crowder, Erin Crowder, Christian Warren, Melody Warren, Rachel Warren, Rebekah Warren; two great grandchildren; and one sister, Loleta Butler of Virginia.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Salemburg Baptist Church, PO Box 537, Salemburg, NC 28385; or to one's favorite charity.

Services by Butler Funeral Home, 401 W. Roseboro Street, Roseboro.