William L. Warren, 79, St. Marys, died suddenly June 19, 2014, at his residence.

He was born Aug. 23, 1934, in Adams County, to James and Judy Higginbotham Warren. On July 25, 1959, he married Wanda Beers, who died March 29, 1981.

Surviving are two sons, Douglas Warren, St. Marys, and Pastor Bob (Sheena) Warren, St. Marys; three grandchildren, Hayden Warren, Whitney Warren and Jessica Root; three great-grandchildren, William Root, Matthew Root and Riley Root; two sisters, Mary Warren, Hillsboro, and Ludy Storer, St. Marys; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Also deceased are a daughter-in-law, Holly Warren, and five siblings, Roy Jenner, Franklin Jenner, Charles Jenner, Louis Warren and Raymond Warren.

He retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, St. Marys. He enjoyed growing tobacco and fishing. He attended the Shekinah Temple in St. Marys.

Funeral rites are 11 a.m. Monday at the Miller Funeral Home West Chapel, St. Marys, the Rev. Judy Baker officiating. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery, St. Marys.

Calling is 4-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be given to the Auglaize County Council on Aging.

Condolences may be expressed at www.Millerfuneralhomes.net.