Robert "Bob" Clyde Warren, 79, of Minnehaha Springs, West Virginia, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, May 26, 2022 in Hertford, North Carolina.

He was born January 23, 1943 at Newport News, Virginia, and was the son of the late Luther Warren and Eloise (Mann) Warren of Manteo, North Carolina.

He spent his childhood years in Manteo, and it was in Manteo where he developed his love for fishing and boating.

Bob was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in the Vietnam War.  He was an exceptional welder, and following his military service, he owned and operated Warren Welding in the South Norfolk section of Chesapeake, Virginia, for many years until his retirement.

Bob is survived by -

His sons -

Robbie Warren (Debbie)

Phillip Warren

Tom Warren (Shawna)

Daniel Warren (Rebecca)

His stepdaughters -

Lavonda Hobbs (Bobby)

Lorrie Barnes (Buddy)

Martha Whitlock (Andy)

His brother -

Pete Warren

Thirteen grandchildren

Eighteen great-grandchildren

Several nieces and nephews

And his very special friends -

Paul Peaden and Marilyn Hall

Bob was predeceased by his wife of 30 years, Norma Jean Talbott Warren, on February 3, 2012.

It was during his marriage to Jean that he developed a love for the mountains, and they eventually moved to West Virginia to enjoy his retirement years.  His former wife, Dana Buchanan Warren; brother, Luther Warren; sister, Lila "Susie" Johnson; stepdaughter, Lesa Miles; stepson, Steve Damon and his grandson, Christopher Warren, also preceded him in death.

Bob enjoyed hunting and fishing, spending time at his hunting camp, as well as traveling between his homes in Minnehaha Springs, West Virginia and South Mills, North Carolina in the last several years of his life.  He was very gifted artistically with drawing pencil sketches, and he particularly enjoyed drawing nautical sketches of lighthouses, boats and marine life.

In keeping with his wishes, a memorial service will not be held.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, June 2, 2022 at 12:00 noon at McElwee Cemetery located at New Hope Lutheran Church, 9280 Huntersville Road, Marlinton, West Virginia 24954, with Paul Peaden officiating, and military honors will be accorded by the Pocahontas County Veterans Honor Corps.