| Obit For | William Monroe Warren |
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| Headline | W.M. WARREN PASSES AWAY, NATIVE OF BARRY COUNTY |
| Text | W. M. Warren, old and highly respected citizen of the Shoal Creek locality, west of Exeter, passed away on Saturday, May 19, 1928, at the age of 73 years, 8 months and 19 days. He died on the old farm home where he was born. He was born Sept. 2, 1854, and was the son of Jesse and Hannah Warren. On Sept. 24, 1885 he was married to Eva Antle. To this union eight children were born, 5 of which have gone before. He leaves to mourn his death, his wife, one daughter, Mrs. L. W. Hoffman of Mason City, Iowa; Arthur of Oilton, Okla., and Joe at home. One sister, Mrs. Amelia Birkes of Exeter, also survives him. Mr. Warren was a highly respected citizen and neighbor. He stated to his wife before his death that he did not fear death. He made a profession of faith some years ago but did not unite with any church organization, but expressed his regret in doing so. Funeral services were conducted at the Concord Church near his home, Monday afternoon, May 21, by Rev. Chas Vanzandth. Burial in Concord Cemetery under the direction of Blankenship and Barr Funeral Directors. Mr. Warren was one of the County’s substantial citizens and was well and favorably known throughout the country, where he had lived all his life, for his honest, straightforward dealings with his fellow man. Despite the inclement weather, his funeral was one of the largest held in that part of the country for sometime, as evidence of the high esteem in which this splendid citizen was held by all his acquaintances. Research Note: Missouri Death Cert. # 16058 Name: William Monroe Warren Born: Sep. 2, 1854, MO Parents: Jesses and Hannah Warren Died: May 19, 1928 in Liberty Twp., Barry Co., MO Burial was in Concord Cemetery, Barry Co., MO |
| Newspaper | Cassville Democrat |
| Date | May 26, 1928 |
| Death Cert Link | Death Certificate |
| Resource | - |
| Submitted by | Barbara Erwin |
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