Robert John Warrell, 81, of Franklin, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2010.
Born in New York City, he was the son of the late William Warrell and Carrie Miller Warrell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, William Warrell. Robert served with the US Army for 24 years and was a WWII, Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War veteran. He attended First Alliance Church.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Barbara Warrell; two daughters, Noni Warrell and Kari Lorch both of Melbourne, FL; a granddaughter, Alyssa Lorch; a nephew, William Warrell and a niece, Carrie Warrell.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, November 4, at First Alliance Church. Rev. Mitch Schultz will officiate. Military Rites will be conducted by the North Carolina Honor Guard.
Memorial donations can be made to Manna Foodbank, PO Box 1583, Franklin, NC 28744.
Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Exclusive provider of "Veterans & Family Memorial Care Program".