Newton Grove, NC: Mr. Alton Ray Warren, age 67, of 1745 Barefoot Road died Thursday at his residence. Funeral services will be 2:00PM Sunday at Hood's Grove Baptist Church. Officiating will be Rev. Bill West and Rev. Henry Lee. Burial will follow in Hood's Grove Church Cemetery.
Mr. Warren was born July 14, 1946 in Harnett County to the late Lee Alton and Liza "Sina" Jones Warren. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Carroll Warren, Joe Sam Warren, and Nixon Warren. He owned and operated Warren's Gas & Grocery. Mr. Warren was a member of Hood's Grove Baptist Church and was a member of Woodman of the World.
Surviving are wife of 48 years, Lena Mae Lee Warren; daughters & sons-in-law, Donna & Scott Lee of Plainview, Phyllis Rae Warren and fiancé, Kevin Stewart, of Dunn, and Jennifer & Eddy Williford of Newton Grove; brother & sister-in-law, Dewey & Wetona Warren of Raleigh; sister & brother-in-law, Sandra & Eddie Strickland of Elizabeth City; and grandchildren, Megan Gerrell, Amber Gerrell Ivey, Katie Lee, Josh Gerrell, Allison Lee, Reagan Williford, and Emma Williford.
Family will receive friends at Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Benson from 6:00PM to 8:00PM Saturday.