Walter Atkinson Warren

He died on Monday, January 15, 2019, at the age of 85.

He lived most of his early life in Pender County. He was a member of the Topsail High Class of 1951, attended Wilmington College and was graduated from East Carolina College. He was a member of Barlow Vista Baptist Church.

Mr. Warren served his country in the U.S. Army. Later, as a civil service employee for the Army, he was a computer programmer and systems analyst. He worked in Philadelphia and Atlanta. Walt and his companion of many years, Johnsie Smith, retired and moved to his home in Surf City, NC.

In addition to Johnsie, he is survived by first cousins, Carolyn Ashe of Raleigh and Houston (Michael) Meares of Hampstead.

Visitation will be at Faith Harbor United Methodist Church, 14201 NC-50, Surf City, NC 28445 at 2pm, on Saturday, January 19, 2019 followed by the service at 3pm.

Burial will be beside his mother at Barlow Vista Baptist Church Cemetery following the service.

A special thanks to Dr. Seaborn Blair, NHRMC, Visiting Angels, Well Care and Woodbury Wellness for their knowledge, skills and care.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Barlow Vista Church Cemetery Fund or Faith Harbor United Methodist Church Building Fund.