Willard J. Warwick Jr.

Willard James Warwick, JR., 60, of Fort Wayne, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday, July 25, 2014. He graduated from St. Joseph's College. He was a financial advisor with Raymond James. "Willard was a family man and was an incredible husband, father, grandfather, and friend." He was our Rock! His gardening community knew him as an avid gardener and called him "pepperman". He was a peace activist, was passionate about every aspect of his life, and will be remembered as a man of great integrity. Surviving family include his wife, Peggy Warwick; children, Eric J. Warwick, Gina M. (Ben) Higginbotham, Patrick C. (Josie) Warwick; grandchildren, Mason, Cruz, Crosby, Mailey; siblings, Benita Murphy, Patricia Steele, and John Warwick. He was preceded in passing by his parents, Willard James and Conception (Aquero) Warwick, Sr. A Memorial service is from 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at Trinity English Lutheran Church, 405 West Wayne St., Fort Wayne with a gathering of family and friends from noon to 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the grandchildren's educuation fund, c/o Peggy Warwick.