Warren Lee Gardenhire, 75, of Barling, AR, passed away Friday, March 23, 2018, in Van Buren, AR. He was born November 6, 1942 in Fayetteville, AR to Lowell and Bonnie (Trower) Gardenhire. He was a retired Jeweler and a devote member of West-Ark Church of Christ. He was also a Veteran of the United States Navy and the Army National Guard. Warren enjoyed volunteering for many political events, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, the Hope Chest, AARP and other special interest. He also refurbished old computers for kids thru his church. He rarely passed up an opportunity to help those in need.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lowell and Bonnie; his beloved wife, Elizabeth; a sister, Lola Harris; and three stepsons, James Nixon, Donald Gardenhire Nixon and John Gardenhire.
He is survived by his son, Lynn Gardenhire and wife Channa of Fort Smith; sister, Joyce Rogers of College Station, TX; three grandchildren, Kori Gardenhire of Fort Smith, Lyna Raschell Mitchell of Bristol TN, Anthony Torres of Fort Smith; three great grandchildren, and many other loved ones, family and friends.
Funeral service will be held at 12:30 pm Thursday, March 29, 2018, at West-Ark Church of Christ with Chris Benjamin officiating. Burial will follow at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith with Military Honors under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.
The family will visit with friends Wednesday evening from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at the funeral home. Memorials to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 320 Executive Court Suite 302, Little Rock, AR 72205.
