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In loving memory of

Alfred I. Warriner
December 22, 1917 - November 1, 2009

Alfred I. Warriner, 91, of Pine Bluff, died Sunday, November 1, 2009 at Trinity Village Medical Center.

He was born December 22, 1917 in Pine Bluff, son of Charles G. Warriner, Sr. and Selina Illing Warriner.

Mr. Warriner was reared and received his early education in Pine Bluff, graduating from Pine Bluff High School.

He was a self-employed contractor working in the asphalt materials business.

Mr. Warriner was a lifetime member of Trinity Episcopal Church, where he served as a Vestry member and Jr. Warden. He was a lifetime member of the Pine Bluff Optimist Club, where he was named Key Man of the Year, and President of Arkansas Package Store Association.

He had many hobbies including fishing, hunting, traveling and cooking. Mr. Warriner loved to cook for the Trinity School Chili Supper and First Methodist Prayer Breakfast.

Mr. Warriner was preceded in death by his wife, Opal Watkins Warriner, whom he married January 24, 1941 in Pine Bluff; his parents; two brothers, John Warriner and Charles G. Warriner; and sister, Bonne McGaughy.

Survivors include his daughter, Carolyn Hughes and her husband, Milton of Pine Bluff; four sons, Charles Alfred Warriner and his wife, Diane of White Hall, Tommy Warriner and his wife, Cindy of Crestview, Florida, Donald Warriner and his wife, Sherry of White Hall and Ted Warriner and his wife, Leigh Ann of Conway; brother, Richard Warriner, Sr. of Pine Bluff; ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at Trinity Episcopal Church with The Reverend Dr. Walter Van Zandt Windsor officiating. Burial will follow in Graceland Cemetery by Ralph Robinson & Son Funeral Directors. Visitation will be Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until service time in the Parish Hall at Trinity Episcopal Church.

A Celebration will take place at the home of Ted Warriner in Conway 6:30 p.m., Thursday evening.

Memorials may be made to Trinity Episcopal Church, PO Box 8069, Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71611.

Online register: www.ralphrobinsonandson.com

 

Guestbook

Becky L Taylor
Pine Bluff, AR
Tommy, I am so sorry that it has taken me this long to sign the guestbook. Your father and my mother died on the same day. I remember wonderful times with your parents on Simmons Bank Classic Club's trips. They were wonderful people.

Ted Luft
tedluft@comcast.net
My sympathy to Charles, Carolyn and all of the family on the loss of your parents in such a short time. I believe they will forever be together.

Michael H. Bushnok
3607 Main Street, Pine Bluff, AR 71603
I am very sorry to lose a dear friend. I pray for his soul to go to Heaven. Condolences to all the family from myself and the girls.

Cynda Piper
Hot Springs, AR
Mr. Al was such a wonderful, sweet and precious man. My prayers and thoughts are with you.

Susie Hankins Clement
tclement@yellville.net
Summit, Arkansas
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Bruce Roberts
6445 Sterchi Village Blvd Knoxville, TN 37918
Carolyn, my prayers are with you, your family and Milton in this time of sorrow. Bruce Roberts, PBHS 1960

Mike & Rhonda Matthews
White Hall, AR.

Jeani (Blocksom) Synyard
Valdosta, GA
I grew up at Trinity Episcopal Church where "The Warriners" were always around. So many of you are my friends, my mother's friends and my son's friends. My heart goes out to you.The pancake suppers will never be the same.

M H Levine
mhlevine1941@yahoo.com
San Antonio
Carolyn and Milton I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. As we get older so much of our past goes away. Your Dad was a wonderful past of the community we hed in which to grow up. My thoughts and prayers are with you. M H

Allan and Carolyn Knowles
allan.f.knowles@gmail.com
St. Louis, Mo
He walks with strength and vigor with his beloved by his side. God bless you dear friend.

Lougene and Yates Redden
Cordova, Tn.

Rosemary Kemp Taliaferro
Hot Springs, AR
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Mr. Warriner. I remember him so well growing up. My parents thought so much of him too. He would always bring my mother some of her favorite candy! My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Jim Buckner
Pine Bluff
My old neighbor will be sincerely missed. Alfred always had a twinkle in his eye, a quick & easy laugh and a kind heart.

Ernestine Wallis
Pine bluff, AR

Margie Knight
4600 Thompson Dr
I am truly sorry for the lost of your loved one. My prayer is that God's love and peace will be with you during your time of grief.

Ellen Nichol
404 W. Martin Ave.
Dear Don and all the family, My prayers are for you at this very sad time. I'm so sorry for your loss. My words fall short in expressing how much I respected Mr. Alfred and Mrs. Opal, too. My deepest sympathy is with you and your family. Love always, Ellen

Sue Whitehead
Conway
Ted, sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you and your family.

Joey , Merry and Monica Ashcraft
1900 Claud Rd White Hall, Ar
Dear Don,Sherry,Wade,Amber and Family, Your father and grandfather was a wonderful man. He loved you all very much. Don you remind me of your father a lot when I see you cooking for the family with your apron on, how you help those around you, volunteer in the community, and most of all how you love you family. You have made both of your parents very proud of you.I know personally how hard it is to lose both parents but we just have to hold on to the great memories and continue to let them influence our lives. We will be praying for you and your family. Continue to lean on God and he will give you peace. May each of you feel the warmth of God's arms around you during this difficult time. We love you.

Scotty & Pamela McCullough, Jr.
Hot Springs, Arkansas

Susan Turner Shuff
sshuff@seark.edu
Pine Bluff, AR

Jack Tidwell
Pine Bluff

Agnes King
God Bless All

Toby & Melanie Harrington
Greenbrier, AR
Ted, Leigh Ann, Steven,& Sophie, We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. May God bless you and comfort your family during this time.

Terry and Ann Smith
White Hall, AR

Mandi Mason RN
Pine Bluff
I'm sorry for your loss. May God bless you with HIS peace during this difficult time.

Nolen Barron
coloradonite@yahoo.com
Salida Colorado
Iam so sorry for your loss. He was such a great friend to my parents, and to all of us. May he rest in peace. My prayers are with all of you.

Sherri Oaks-Patterson
So sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Earnest and Linda Silvey
12300 Princeton Pike
Our prayers are with you guys during this time. It was a true blessing to have him as a friend and we will really miss him.

Tony & Rosemary Hughes
chip4216@aol.com
Toledo, OH

Richard Fairchild
manjunking@yahoo.com
Jocotepec,Mexico
thinking of you at this time.So very sorry for your loss.

Stacy Haynes
Pine Bluff, AR
Mrs. Hughes, I am sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Shirley Crow Shinall
33118 Magnolia Circle- Magnolia, Tx
Carloyn , I am sorry to hear about your Dad. You and your family are in my prayers. Shirley Crow Shinall PBH Carolyn, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. You and your family are in my prayers. Shirley Crow Shinall PBHS Class of 1960

Jo Liatsos
lonokadm@catlettcorp.com
Lonoke, AR
Having worked at Trinity Village Medical Center for four yeas I got the added pleasure of getting to know Mr. and Mrs. Warriner. Mr. Warriner was such a job to sit and visit with and talk about the good ol' days. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Thank you for sharing good memories with your mother and father.

Thomas Madding, Jr
Little Rock, AR
Carolyn, Milton, and brother Richard: Thinking of you at this sad time. Alfred and I were in the Optimist Club together. He would cook for us every Wednesday and on special occasions he would provide a chili supper for us. "Great times." Excuse the expression, but he was a "Hoot"!!

Jerry & Bill Natale
Pine Bluff
Dear Don & Sherry and family: So much loss in such a short time. But we have a great comforter in Our Lord. He will provide peace for all who knew your father.

Bill Owen/Graves & Assoc.
Pine Bluff, AR
May God be with you and your family during these trying times.

Bill Owen/Graves & Assoc.
Pine Bluff, AR
May God be with you and your family during these trying times.

Leonard Hankins/Graves & Assoc. Inc.
Pine Bluff, AR
Our prayers are with you and your family.

Roger and Linda Spillyards
Memphis, TN

Wendy Emerson
3235 Holiday Drive, Pine Bluff, AR
Uncle Don, You are in my thoughts and prayers. I love you. Mr. Alfred was a great man and will be miss

Don and Cynthia Puckett
Fayetteville, Arkansas

David and Pat Kenley
Jonesboro, Ark.

Don & Donny Graves
Pine Bluff, AR
Our prayers are with you all in your time of need.

Cindy Wooten May
Pine Bluff, AR
Don, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Linda Hankins
5000 Dogwood View, Springdale, AR
I'm so sorry for your loss. Alfred was a favorite of mine. I loved being in the kitchen with him when he was cooking for the Optimist club. One of my fond memories was when we entered a gumbo cooking contest in Little Rock. We had so much fun even though we didn't win the contest. He taught me a few cooking tricks and I'll always cherish those memories of him. My thoughts are with your family.

JOYCE MOORE
HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS

Wayne and Claire Matthews
Hot Springs, AR

sherry Munson
sherry.munson@smail.astate.edu
Jonesboro, AR
Donald,Sherry,Wade,& Amber, I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Warriner, I just want to send my condolances.I know he will be greatly missed by everybody. I love you all and I will keep you all in my prayers.

Nancy Lites Gidcomb
6405 Bandera, Apt. 1E, Dallas, TX 75225
Charles, Diane and family, I cannot tell you how it saddens me that you have lost your Dad. Please know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Doug and Linda Smith
Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Our thoughts are with you Tommy,Cindy and your family. We want you to know we always care.

Janice Tiner
Carolyn, Milton and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers during this time.

Mary Ann Sweeney Greenlee
Pine Bluff, Ar.
Carolyn, I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad. PBHS class of 1960

Bettye Bennett Johnson
Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Dear Carolyn,Charles, Tommy, Donald and Ted, I am so sorry about Alfred. It is like losing one of my family. He was such a devoted husband and father. He and Opal will always be a part of my memories. Now he is with Opal and happy. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Bettye

Sonja Finley
Evening Shade, Ar

Sammye Dewoody Owen
P.O. Box 291, Dumas, AR 71639
Carolyn, Milton, Charles, Diane, Tommy, Cindy, Donald, Sherry, Ted and Leigh Ann - I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Alfred was a very special person and friend to me. He could always make me laugh and I loved hearing his stories. Many times he would arrive at the parish office with a large pot of soup for everyone for lunch. I think if he set him mind to it, he could have fed the world. When John and I left Pine Bluff, he and your mother came to Des Arc to eat at Dondie's several times and always called me to come and see them at the restaurant. Please know that the family is in my prayers and thoughts. Just know that I have many fond memories of Alfred and your mother. God bless.

Grady & Shelley Shepherd
wgssns@att.net
St. Charles, MO

Lynn & Elizabeth Gaines

Sam Braswell
sbraswell@hotmail.com
Mr. Warriner was one of the nicest man I have known through the years, from when I went to kindergarten at Trinity to stopping by his store and chatting with him. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. He did live a good life.

Bert & Jo Wod Munn
Port St.Joe Beach, Fl.
Caroln and Milton, Sorry for your loss. Trinity will not be the same without Alfred. May God's peace give you comfort at this time.

LaVerne (Huselton) & David Catter
Woodland Park, CO
Charles, Diane, & Family: We're so sorry to hear about your Dad. We're keeping you in our thoughts and prayers!

Dale, Misty, Kaylan, & Justin Bucy
Lexington, TN
We are so sorry for the loss your family is dealing with. Please, know that you all are in our prayers and thoughts. Also, know that the Lord is at hand, whom will give you strength and will comfort you in a way no other can. We love ya'll.

KAREN MIXON COPELAND
kd-copeland@hotmail.com
1309 HOMESTEAD DR, WHITE HALL, AR
Don and family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Your family will be in my prayers. God bless you. Karen Copeland

Jean Cavanah Rojas
Denham Springs, La
Carolyn, Sorry to hear about your Dad. Thinking of you (Class of '61 PBHS)

Norman Graves
ace.batt@yahoo.com
9194 Trulock Bay Rd., Sherrill, Ar.
Richard, sorry for your loss. He and I had businesses side by side for a while. He was a fine person. A likeable gentleman.

Ross & Laura Johnson
Pine Bluff, Arkansas
�Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.� (Matt. 25:21.)

Sandra McFalls
1309 Maple Acres; Bryant, AR 72019
Carolyn, Milton and family. My deepest sympathy in the loss of your dad. He was so nice to everyone he met. I remember the hay rides he took us on many years ago! Sandra McFalls

NED TOMBOLI
509 MONK ROAD
CAROLYN, I WAS SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR DAD. YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS

Bob & Anne Conery Jr.
Bella Vista Ar

Tom and Kelly Railsback
We are so sorry for your loss. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Shelba Bradford
Grapevine, AR
Don, sorry to learn about the death of your father. I remember meeting him when JRMC was looking at his property and I took some papers by for him to sign. He was such a plesant person. Your family will be in my prayers during your time of greif. May God bless all of you.

Brent Johnson
brentj9@cox.net
Pratt, Kansas
Mr. Warriner was a fine man and a credit to Trinty Church and all it's members. My thoughts and prayers are with all his loved ones family and friends.

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