John E. Warren, known to many as "Butch", was born and raised on a farm in Berkeley County, near St. Stephen, South Carolina. He was the son of Eugene and Ruth Warren but was raised by his beloved grandparents, Sam and Leila Middleton on Proper Hill. Sam and Leila helped raise and cultivate different families and multiple generations - Middletons, Smalls, Warrens, Carrs, Hamiltons and Daniels, therefore, John was raised with a host of siblings, cousins, and adoptive siblings. They all grew up tightly bonded and forever linked in life.

Brother John accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior at 11 years old. He was educated in Berkeley County School System. After graduation, he later joined the United States Air Force. John attended Trident Technical College after being honorably discharged. He was employed at Palmetto Ford and Charleston Lincoln Mercury for 20 years. Brother Warren also was the owner and operator of Professional Automotive. In 1999, he graduated from Cummins Theological Seminary. While serving at New St. Thomas, in Columbia, SC, he started a Youth Ministry.

His love of Black History led him, in 2006, to become a licensed Tour Guide for the City of Charleston. His mission to be God's hand and feet resulted in his missionary work as a volunteer for the Hospice of Charleston. He loved to fish in his free time and loved how God's love is reflected in nature.

Brother John was a father, grandfather, and dedicated church member. His passion was reaching the youth. The next generation of the church is in our children. Brother Warren wanted to do his part in making sure that their souls are not lost in the troubles of this world.

His ministerial background includes the following:

• - Former Chairman of the Committee on Young Peoples Work for the Diocese of the Southeast of the Reformed Episcopal Church, approximately 33 churches.
• - Created Youth Awareness Day for Diocese' Purpose: To educate young people about Teen Pregnancy, Teen Crime and Violence, Teen Drug Abuse and Alcohol Abuse.
• - Created Diocesan Youth Night Services. Worship services were conducted in the Charleston, Moncks Corner, and Columbia, SC on the same night at the same hour.
• - Started a Youth Ministry at New Bethel Reformed Episcopal Church.
• - Started youth evening worship services. Taught the youth how to conduct worship services. Organized outdoor activities. Took the youth on Diocesan Trips. Organized the Diocesan Mass Youth Choir.
• - Started a Youth Ministry for Calvary Reformed Episcopal Church.
• - Organized educational and recreational trips for Calvary youth.
• - Taught the youth how to conduct church worship services.
• - Started the Youth Ministry for Zion United Methodist Church.
• - Organized Zion Youth for Christ.
• - Started monthly Youth Evening services
• - Started Black History Month services.

Brother John was preceded in death by: his parents, Eugene and Ruth Anne Warren; brother, Samuel Leroy Warren; sister, Dean Warren; and daughter of his heart, Qwarnice Prioleau.

He leaves to cherish his memory: his wife, Zebbie Grant Warren; children, Tamieka Renee Warren of Moncks Corner, SC, Samuel Leroy Warren of Charleston, SC, Kendall Demar Warren (Alfreida Warren) of Colorado Spring, CO, Kayla Warren and Katrice Warren both of Waldorf, MD; daughter of his heart, Merci Hollington; brother, Jerry Warren (Antonia Warren).

He also leaves behind his grandchildren,: Karneisha Dağ (Wuseyin Dağ), Christal Fordham, Camryn Fordham, Leela Karrington Crawford, Samantha Warren, Kylan Warren, Eliah Warren and Kolbi Warren; and great-grandchildren: Areanna Brooks, Caiden Brooks, Kayleigh Brooks, Cameryn Brooks, Alayan Simuel and Jesse Newcomb; special friends, Verah Latham, Betty Gale Jenkins, Eartha Middleton, Shelly Varner and Eugenia Hollington; and a host of family and friends.

Viewing will be held Friday, January 28, 2022, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the funeral home (Moncks Corner). Graveside Service will be held Saturday, January 29, 2022, 2:00 p.m., at Good Shepherd Reformed Episcopal Church Cemetery, 2898 North Highway 52, Bonneau, SC 29431. Please wear a face mask at both the viewing and the service.