with his Lord on September 16, 2020. Warren was born on
March 2, 1938 to the late George Washington and Lillian James
Rawdon. He grew up in the Derita area in the edge of
Charlotte and still has many friends and relatives in that
area. Warren spent his working career of 59 years at
Charlotte Aircraft Corporation. Warren joined Charlotte
Aircraft after serving in the Air National Guard. He served
in a number of capacities before he was appointed Supervisor of
Shipping and Receiving.
Warren was a member of Idlewild Baptist Church in Charlotte.
He was an active member of Masonic Excelsior Lodge #261 for 46 years and also was a Past Master. Warren also served as Captain of the Oasis Shrine Greeters Unit.
Warren was preceded in death by his beloved wife
Mary Ellen Hartsell Rawdon. He is survived by his only
brother M. R. Rawdon (Martha) of Concord, his sister-in-law
Edna Hartsell Strider, plus many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Warren will be greatly missed by his many relatives and friends.
A graveside service will be held 3:00 p.m., Sunday, September 20 in Gethsemane Memorial Gardens in Charlotte with Rev. Keith Whitener officiating. The family will receive friends 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday at McEwen Derita Chapel, 6300 Mallard Creek Rd., Charlotte.
The family requests that memorial gifts be made to
The Shriners Hospital for Children
950 West Faris Road, Greenville, S.C. 29605.
Online condolences may be made at www.mcewenderitachapel.com.