Final Salute

Charlie Warren, 74, of Murray, Kentucky, died Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021, at Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray.

He was born March 21, 1947, in Murray, to Eurie and Doris West Warren.

He was a 1965 graduate of Murray High School where he was later inducted into the MHS Football Hall of Fame. He owned and operated WW Construction for 45 years and built several houses for Habitat for Humanity. Charlie proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy and was stationed in DaNang, Vietnam. During his enlistment, he was a Navy Seabee and was responsible for building much of the temporary and permanent infrastructure for both combat and non-combat missions. In his younger years, he coached Special Olympic teams. He was a member of Westside Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Jo Brandon; a brother, Ray Warren; and two brothers-in-law, Gene Brandon and Terry Barnett.

Charlie is survived by his wife of 41 years, Beverly Warren of Murray; a son, Kyle Warren and wife Kaylee of Murray; grandchildren, Taylor Warren, Kylee Awbery, Karson Sidener and Kashley Warren; a sister, Sue Lemmons of Murray; a brother-in-law, John Barnett and wife Barbara; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, at the Heritage Chapel of Imes Funeral Home with Glynn Orr officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in Murray City Cemetery. Pallbearers include Scott Kloss, Conner Gilpin, Justin Franklin, Ki Franklin, Kanyon Franklin, Scott McDougal and Steven McDougal. Honorary pallbearers are Dale Woodall, Dwain Gibbs, Jack Wallis, Larry Jones and Ronnie Roberts. Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be left at www.imesfh.com.

The Heritage Chapel of Imes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.