Warren Lee Underwood

On January 22, 2012, Warren Lee Underwood went to his final reward. Born May 30, 1938 in Otego, KS, Warren attended and graduated from Mankato High School in 1956. He then attended Kansas State University, graduating in 1961 with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Agriculture. Warren served in both the Army and the Kansas Air National Guard, attaining the rank of staff sergeant, and was active during the Berlin airlift in 1961. After leaving the service, Warren began his career in the oil and automotive industries working for Standard Oil, Farmland Industries, and others.

On June 21, 1969, Warren married Donna Allen, and began his family, having a son, Jon in 1970, and a daughter, Laure, in 1974. His life took him from his native Kansas to Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, and finally to Abilene, Texas in 1983. Throughout his life Warren was very active in his profession, his church, and his community, especially the Boy Scouts of America. He enjoyed woodworking, antique cars, and genealogy, publishing a book in 2009. After his retirement, he also enjoyed spending time on his farm in Missouri, raising flowers and working with the local community.

Warren is preceded by his parents Philip and Lona Black Underwood; and one sister, Ardell Calder.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Donna Underwood; his son Jon Underwood; his daughter Laure Underwood Dalluge and his son- in- law Jeremy Dalluge. He is also survived by two grandchildren, Jack and Megan Dalluge; a brother, Dwight Underwood; an older sister, Donna Wacker; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 26, 2012, at Aldersgate United Methodist Church with Reverend Steve Brooks officiating. Burial will follow in Elmwood Memorial Park, directed by Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 5701 Highway 277 South. The family will receive friends at a visitation 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Boy Scouts of America. 1208 North 5th Street, Abilene, Texas 79601.

Life is real, life is earnest,

And the grave is not the goal.

Dust thou art to dust returneth,

Was not spoken of the soul.