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1956
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2024
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James Warren Obituary
James Alan "Jim" Warren, 67, of Alvada, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, at Blanchard Valley Hospital.
He was born Oct. 16, 1956, in Findlay, the son of James D. and Marna (Romick) Warren. He married Lou Anne Laborie on Nov. 20, 1982.
Jim's survivors include his wife, Lou Anne Warren; mother, Marna Warren of rural Arcadia; sons, Eric (Whitney) Warren of Findlay and Chad (Shannon) Warren of Arcadia; daughter, Melanie (Keith) Russell of Findlay; six grandchildren, Morgan, Blake, and Ryan Russell, Bennett Warren, and Carter and Cole Warren; and sisters, Patricia (Al) Sanchez of Vanlue and Sandy (Arlene Bowser) Warren of Findlay.
He was preceded in death by his father, James D. Warren.
Jim was a lifelong member of Arcadia United Methodist Church. He was a former trustee and parsonage building committee member. Currently, he was involved with the finance committee and was a communion usher. He was a 1975 graduate of Arcadia High School. Jim was employed at Cooper Tire and Rubber Company for 32 years as a tire builder, retiring in 2006. Jim took over the family farm after the passing of his father. He drove school bus #3 for 17 years for Arcadia Local Schools after retiring from Cooper. He volunteered in 2009 to be a guardian for Hancock County Honor Flight of Northwest Ohio. He was a member of Findlay Free and Accepted Masonic Lodge #227, serving as Master in 2016, Findlay Chapter #58, Findlay Council #50, and Findlay Commandery #49. He was treasurer and past President of Findlay Shrine Club, secretary/treasurer of Findlay Shrine Clowns, Zenobia Shrine Temple, Valley of Toledo Scottish Rite, and Tiffin Shrine Club. After he started running at age 40, he ran eight marathons, numerous half marathons, and many local 5K runs.
Visitation will be 2-8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, Findlay. Masonic services will be 7:45 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Jim's funeral will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, at Arcadia United Methodist Church with additional visitation from 10-11 a.m. Pastor David Charles and Pastor David Noel will officiate. Burial will follow at Arcadia Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Shriner's Hospital for Children, Chicago, Illinois.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.coldrencrates.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Warren
Dennis Alford
January 26, 2024
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Bob Steinman
January 19, 2024
Great times running with Jim and catching up with him at ball games. Sad to see him go so early.
Chris, Amy, Emily and Eric Musson
January 14, 2024
We are very sad to hear of Jim's passing. He was a great neighbor and encouraged kids that rode his bus. He will truly be missed. Thoughts and prayers to all of you.
John and Brigette Spoon
January 14, 2024
Prayers for comfort and peace for the Warren family. I knew Jim well from working with him at Cooper Tire and know that he is with our Lord and Saviour.
Rms 10:9
Don and Sharon Noel
January 13, 2024
Thinking of you and your family. Sending our love, prayers, and condolences. Jim always had a smile on his face and was friendly to everyone. Our grandchildren remember him as their bus driver and thought he was such a nice man. He will be greatly missed by all.
Kathy Stout
January 12, 2024
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. My sympathies Lou Ann and family. Our Shrine friends.
Sandy Franks
January 11, 2024
Sending prayers and special thoughts to the family and friends of Jim. May God bless you during this difficult time and provide you with peace. Jim was a great person who made a difference in the lives of many! God Bless
The Grine family on 247
January 11, 2024
My sincere condolences to Jim's family. My children will never forget him as "bus driver Jim" I am so appreciative to the many years he spent delivering my children safely to school, and back home. Always greeting them with a smile. Keeping his family in my prayers.
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2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Coldren-Crates Funeral Home - Findlay205 West Sandusky Street, Findlay, OH 45840
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