Henry Lewis Warren

Henry L. Warren, Jr. son of the late Henry L. Warren and Elizabeth Warren, was born on February 12, 1929 in Anstead, West Virginia. He departed this life on March 3, 2003 after lengthy illness.In 1945, he became a member of Lawson Chapel Church in Alton, Virginia. He received his education at Simmons High School in West Virginia and graduated in 1947 from Halifax Training School in Halifax, Virginia. Upon completion of his education he worked in the coalmines in West Virginia from 1947-1951, interrupted by serving two years in the United States Army from 1951-1953.In 1954, a daughter, Shirley, was born to Henry and Zelma Barksdale. In 1954, he relocated to Baltimore, Maryland to attend Morgan State College. He became a member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church and later renewing his faith, became a member of Wayland Baptist Church.In 1954, he married the former Lucy Marie Barksdale. Out of this union four children were born; one son, Lewis, who preceded him to the grave, one daughter, Debra, and twin daughters, Annitta and Annetta.1955-1956, He was employed by Bethlehem Steel in Maryland. In 1956, he accepted a position with the Baltimore Transit Company, later named the Mass Transit Administration from where he retired in 1995.Henry was the historian of the family. He was truly devoted to his children and shared his life, love and friendship with all that knew him. He made numerous friends wherever he went and will be sincerely missed by all that knew himIn 1955-1956, he was employed by Bethlehem Steel in Maryland. In 1956, he accepted a position with the Baltimore Transit Company, later named the Mass Transit Administration from where he retired in 1995.Henry was a happy person and never wanted to know that anyone was not. He would do anything he could to help those in their time of need. Even though he had numerous medical problems for a number of years, he remained strong throughout and wherever there was gloom he would come in and lift up the spirits with his gentle humor. He liked the simple life, loving to talk about the country living, his days growing up and his family members. He was a good person, devoted father, family member and friend.He leaves to mourn: one sister, Saludia Rouse; four daughters; Shirley Barksdale, Debra Naranjo, Annitta Lin and Annetta Warren; one son-in-law, Roberto Naranjo; eight grandchildren, Robin, Regina, Melanie, Celeste, India, Christian, Calder and Ryan; four great-grandchildren, Jasmine, Cameron, Jakacio on Domineek, one niece, Linda Ratliff, one nephew, Robert Warren; three devoted friends, Clarence Hayes, Daniel Moore and Ernest Brandon and a host of other relatives and friends.

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Henry Lewis Warren

February 12, 1929 - March 3, 2003