Obituary of Virgil Ray Warren

Virgil Ray Warren, of Springer, passed from this life on July 2, 2020 at Ardmore, Okla. Graveside services will be 10:30 AM, Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at Milo Cemetery with Leo Potts officiating. Virgil was born on December 18, 1940 to Clarence and Dolly Farmer Warren. Virgil joined the United States Navy after graduating from Plainview High School. He excelled in the Navy as an Electronics Engineer. Upon discharge, Virgil returned to Carter County and purchased his parents a home in Springer, where they would live the remainder of their lives. Virgil married Wilma Louise Patton on November 10, 1966, in Springer, Okla. They owned and operated TV City together until the TV repair business became a lost art. Virgil was an avid inventor, he could take parts and pieces and make just about anything. His legacy he leaves his family is his belief in hard work and honest living. Virgil was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Dale Warren and his loving wife of 39 years, Wilma. He is survived by his daughter and son in law, Donna and Keith Babb of Springer and son and daughter in law, Kevin and Sandy Warren of Dickson. Seven grandchildren, Brooke Dodd, Kara Warren, Kelby Warren, Clay Hector, Dustin Hector, Mandy Hill and Krista Stewart. Twelve great grandchildren; Draydin, Jaren, Brinlynn, Addison, Keyson, Ellorie, Westin, Brayden, Brendyn, Tilor and Zoie and a new grandaughter arriving in two weeks. Honorary bearers will be Brain Warren, Stacey McDaniel, Doug Bennett, Gary Walker, Jordan Dodd and Kelby Warren.