John Brasker Warren

John Brasker Warren Jr., affectionately known as “J.B.,” was born on March 5, 1950 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late John and Fannie Estelle Warren. He was the youngest of eight children. John received his education in the Baltimore City Public Schools. He was baptized at an early age. John was employed as a brakeman for the railroad at Sparrows Point for a number of years. He was the father of four children; Antonio John Warren preceded him in death. J.B. was well respected by his friends. He was always recognized as a “sharp dresser,” with shoes matching each outfit. He loved to dance and had a beautiful smile that could illuminate a room! J.B. was very proud of his family and loved them dearly. He was very protective of his daughters and sisters. J.B. loved being around children, and they loved him. He believed children should be able to have fun and enjoy themselves because, “that’s what children are supposed to do.” It was not unusual to see J.B. with a newspaper curled under one arm and his mother holding on to the other. He was her constant companion and enjoyed driving her wherever she needed or wanted to go. Mumma, as everyone called her, would sometimes jokingly remark that J.B. was her “personal chauffeur” or he was “driving Miss Daisy,” and he loved it! It sometimes seemed that when you saw one, you knew the other was very close by--two peas in a pod, one might say. J.B. was Mumma’s baby boy! In 1999, just before his 50th birthday, J.B. was stricken with an unexpected illness, which threatened his life. Surgery was performed and after weeks of prayer and support from family and friends, J.B. made a miraculous recovery. On Friday morning, September 6, 2002, our hearts were saddened by the sudden passing of our loved one. J.B. was a beloved son, brother, uncle, father, grandfather and friend. J. B. will be greatly missed and remembered by many. He will forever live in the hearts of his loving sisters and brother, Hattie Miller, Melford Warren, Yvonne Toles, Barbara Warren, Sylvia Turner and Goldie Ann Carter; two brothers-in-law, Walter Carter Jr. and Gerald Miller; one sister-in-law, Wanda Warren; three children, Tonya, Terrell and Antonio; five grandchildren, Everett, Ikea, Andre, Jarrell and Terron; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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John Brasker Warren

March 5, 1950 - September 6, 2002