Charles Anthony Warren, Sr., 55 years of age (formerly of Brunswick) was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 23rd surrounded by his loving family at the WellStar Kennestone Regional Medical Center in Marietta, Georgia. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 19, 1960 to Melvina (Washington) Warren and the late Bennie Warren.

He was educated in the Detroit Public School System and later he attended Pensacola Junior College in Florida and CMCC in Lewiston. Charles enlisted in the US Navy in October 1981 where he served as a boatswain mate, parachute rigger and served in both Desert Shield and Desert Storm. He retired in October 2001 as a petty officer first class after 20 years. Later he became a school bus driver for the town of Brunswick from October 2001 until February 2009.

He married the love of his life, the former Lena Renee Rimson of Detroit, on August 12, 1980 and to this union five children were born. Known for his generosity, he enjoyed helping people. He helped those in need financially and the doors to his home were always open. He served as the local Sunday School Superintendent, treasurer, deacon, custodian, cook and driver. He served as the associate pastor at Christ Temple Church in Auburn until relocating to Georgia as well as the Jail Ministry.

Predeceased in death by his son, Christopher (1985) and 3 brothers; James, Ricky and Mitchell and one sister; Victoria. Left to mourn his passing is his devoted wife, Lena of 36 years, 4 children; Nakesha (Clint) Myrick of Lewiston, Charles Warren, Jr. and Brandi Brewster, Phillip (Hilary) Warren all of Bath; Tiffany Warren of Acworth, GA. His six grandchildren Iya, Charles III, Aiyana, Amaiya, Phillip Jr, and Ezekiel. His mother, Melvina Warren of Jacksonville, FL; two brothers Bennie Warren of Minneapolis, MN and Darwin Washington of Atlanta, GA. Three sisters; Sally Lewis of Detroit, MI, Sheryl (Keith) Graham of Jacksonville, FL and Akilah (Charles) Williams of Brunswick. A host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

The Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11a.m. on Saturday, September 3, 2016, at Christ Temple Church of God in Christ, 2488 Turner Road, Auburn, ME 04210. Bishop Steve Coleman officiating. Burial will be at 1:00p.m. Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery 163 Mt. Vernon Road, Augusta, ME 04330.

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