Warwick grew up in Dallas and became the man of the family at a very young age. When his parents divorced one week before his 11th birthday, he stepped up to be the man of the family. By age 12, he had an established newspaper delivery route after school, mowed yards on weekends and took any job he could find in order to help his mother in support of himself and 3 younger siblings. At age 14, he convinced a construction boss he was 16, and went to work laying steel rebar on the RL Thornton Freeway in Dallas.
In 1963, at age 17, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam Conflict and served 7 active duty years. After trying to live a normal civilian life, he found he missed the regimented lifestyle, so he joined the Garland Police Dept., serving 8 years before relocating to Tyler, where he joined the Tyler Police Dept., serving another 8 years. During the years he served in law enforcement, he was also a member of the U.S. Army Nation Guard, serving 13 years before retiring as a Warrant Officer from the Military.
You might say Warwick was not only a big brother, but a father figure to his siblings. His favorite past-times were reading Louis LAmour books, listening to E-books and watching old western movies. He also loved riding motorcycles and league bowling. His favorite “food group” was Cheerios. The bigger the bowl, the better. He was a humble, sensitive man who lived a modest lifestyle.
Warwick is survived by his wife, Joan of 43 years; daughter, Stacy; sons, David and Jeff; daughter-in-law, Denise; sister, Druscilla; brothers, Harvey and Earle; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
His passing will leave a hole in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. May you rest in peace.
A memorial service to celebrate his life will take place at 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 10th, 2023 at Lloyd James Funeral Home with Military Honors.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.lloydjamesfuneralhome.com for the Wyatt family.
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