Elk Park, NC - Bill Warren, age 89, of Flat Springs Road, Elk Park, passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021.  He was a devoted husband and loving father and grandfather.

Mr. Warren was born September 5, 1932 in Avery County to the late Elmer Warren and Bertha Warren. He was retired operator of his own painting and remodeling business and a U.S. Navy Veteran.  He loved the outdoors and and growing his own garden.  He will be dearly missed by all.

Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Dwight A. Warren.

He is survived by his wife, Minnie Lee Osborne Warren, to whom they shared 54 years of marriage; 2 sons, Tim Warren and wife Laura of Lenoir, David Warren of Forest Grove, NC, one grandson, William Astor Warren of Lenoir and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A graveside service will be conducted 2:00 PM Sunday, December 26, 2021 in Mt. Gilead Baptist Church Cemetery.

Online condolences may be sent to the Warren Family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral Service of Boone is in charge of arrangements.