Warren G. Hardin Jr., 53, of Johnson City, entered his heavenly home on Wednesday, December 19, 2018, at Johnson City Medical Center. Warren was born in Elizabethton, Tenn., to the late Warren G. Hardin Sr. and Betty Jo Hodge Hardin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Andy Byrd Hardin and Ora Hardin; his maternal grandparents, Ivan C. Hodge and Rohda Mae “Granny” Hodge; his aunts, Charlotte Hodge Morris and Johnnie Suzie Prosser; and his uncle, Joel Hodge.
Warren was a member of Hunter First Baptist Church in the Stoney Creek Community of Elizabethton. Warren was a very special young man who was known for his beautiful smile, contagious laughter and a great sense of humor. He was a very loving and caring individual who enjoyed watching TV, DVD’s and especially loved eating his favorite foods being Dairy Queen, I Hop and McDonald’s.
Those left to cherish Warren’s precious memories include his cousin, Jacklyn Morris (Kevin Lipford) of Elizabethton; a sister, Carole Younce (Gene) of Elizabethton; a brother, Barry “Corky” Brownlee of Knoxville; and two uncles, Ronnie Hodge of Elizabethton and Jerry Hodge of Bristol, Tenn. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
A service to celebrate the life of Warren G. Hardin Jr. will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, December 22, in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Pastor Steven Nauman officiating. Music will be under the direction of James Don Trivette. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 1 until 2 p.m. Saturday, prior to the service, or at the residence of his cousin, Jacklyn, at other times. The graveside service will follow in the Nave Cemetery in the Siam Community of Elizabethton. Active pallbearers will be Kevin Lipford, Gene Younce, Josh Fair and Josh Lipford. Honorary pallbearers will be all of his friends. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to the Dawn of Hope, 500 E. Oakland Avenue, Johnson City, TN 37601 or to the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS), 8 E. 41st Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10017. The family would like to thank the staff of the Dawn of Hope, Johnson City Medical Center ICU nurses and doctors and especially to the good Lord in Heaven for taking Warren home where he will suffer no more! Online condolences may be shared with the family on our website, www.tetrickfuneralhome.com.
Warren and his family are in the care of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton. Office: (423) 542-2232. Service Information Line: (423) 543-4917.