Bobby Dean Warren

Huntsville, Texas resident Bobby Dean Warren 68, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2015. Services will be held in Huntsville on Monday September 14, 2015 at 10:00 AM at the Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is scheduled for Sunday, September 13, 2015 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. Bobby was born on January 30, 1947 in Snyder, Texas to Bobbie Eugene and Levada May Jones Warren. Bobby attended school in Fluvanna and Tye, Texas and graduated Abilene High School in 1965. He served in the Army National Guard of Texas, from which he was honorably discharged in 1970 as a PFC in Company C 3rd battalion of the 143rd Airborne Division. He graduated from Sam Houston State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural Education and Animal Science in 1974. Bobby loved the Walker County Community and made it his home for over 40 years. He never met a stranger and loved helping people. After graduating Sam he served as Justice of the Peace of Pct. 1 in the early 1970’s and most recently as Commissioner of Pct. 3 until his retirement in April 2015. He worked several years at Color Spot Nursery as distribution manager and was known at Christmas as the poinsettia man because of his heartfelt donations to the local churches. He was a member of the Walker County Fair Association where he was chairman of the steer committee and enjoyed assisting the country’s youth. He coached little league and always strived to remain active in the community. Bobby and his wife Cathy of 37 years, raised their three children here. During those years Bobby managed and maintained Faraway Farm, a stretch of land as near and dear to their hearts as any other. Bobby is survived by his wife Cathy, their daughter Tina and her husband Andy, sons Cody and Clay and his wife Mari, sister Nelda Jo and her children, father and mother in law Thomas and Jennie Hayman and sister in law Caren Hayman and a host of other family and dear friends. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Bobby’s name to Riverside United Methodist Church, Northside Baptist Church or the charity of your choice. Full obituary may be viewed and memorial condolences made the family at www.shmhf.com.

Bobby Dean Warren

January 30, 1947 - September 9, 2015