Hugh Nelson Warren's Obituary
Hugh Nelson Warren, Sr. passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2019 surrounded by family at his home in Covington, LA. He was born on December 15, 1927 in Coeburn, VA and raised in Abingdon, VA. Hugh was preceded in death by his parents, Roger Scott Warren and Anne Lewis Warren, and his sister, Annette Warren Hernson.
Hugh was married to his beloved wife, Sharen Stafford Warren, for 48 years. He was the loving father of Scott Whitney Warren (Tamara), Hugh Nelson Warren, Jr. (Andrea), and Anne Warren Reams (Chris). Hugh was the proud grandfather of Whitney Olivia Warren, Kaitlyn Anne Warren, and Jane Page Reams. He was the uncle of Walter L. Hernson, Jr. (Joanne), and Roger S. Hernson (Jacquie).
Hugh graduated from Hargrave Military Academy in Chatman, VA. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from Hampden-Sydney College in Hampden-Sydney, VA where he was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. Hugh worked for Drexel-Heritage Furniture as a Sales Representative for over 40 years. After retirement, Hugh served as a substitute teacher at Fontainbleau High School. He was active with the Boy Scouts of America as a scout and scoutmaster. Hugh was a member of Christ Episcopal Church in Covington, LA where he served as Junior and Senior Warden, as well as Sunday School teacher. Hugh was an avid portrait artist and sculptor.
Relatives and friends are invited to the Memorial Service at Christ Episcopal Church, 129 N. New Hampshire St., Covington, LA 70433 on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at 3:00 PM with a reception following the service in the Parish Hall. Please Share a Memory on the Tribute Wall at www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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