Warren Gordon Gormley, 72 of Republic, Mo. passed away Saturday July 6th 2013 at his home. After a long battle with cancer he went to be with the Lord.
Papa Warren was born February 24th 1941 in Butts, Missouri. Warren was the youngest of eight children born to A L and Pearl Gormley of Steelville, Mo. Warren is survived by Ruth Zander, Gertrude Schroeder and Arthur Gormley (siblings). SIx children Gaile Ball of Marionville, Mo. Dale “Beeper” Gormley and wife Susie of Spfld, Mo. Jeffery “Bink” Gormley and wife Kathy of Nixa, Mo. Melissa “Mitten” Young and husband Freddie of Nixa, Mo.,Justin Gormley and wife Emily of Houston, Tx.,and Beau Gormley and Hannah Bailey of Republic, Mo.
Warren is also survived by eleven grandchildren, Travis Gormley, Brandon Gormley, Brandon Rogers, Jamie and Jeremy Van Voorst, Rob and Dawn Hawkins, Matt Hawkins, Austin Gormley, Kendall and Kaden Young, Rilye Gormley and Carli Cummins and five great grand children Payton Barker, Caitlynne and Trinity Gormley Brooke Hawkins and Kaylee Van Voorst. Terri, Katlyn and Sara Brazeal, Mark and Sandy Lorenz and family, Jason and Bridget Myers and family, Jeremy Myers and wife Angela and three special mothers of his children Judy Thomlinson, Opal Osbern and Becky Gormley. Preceded in death by both parents, Chester, Lester, Noel and Donald Gormley (siblings) and Grandson Jeffrey “Cale” Gormley, Son in law Larry Ball.
Papa Warren touched all of those he met in different ways through his trucking business or on a personal basis he would always make you feel special in a way only he could. You will always be in our thoughts rest in peace Love you Papa Warren !!
Funeral Service will be Officiated by the Reverend James Finn.
Visitation Friday July 19th 2013 @ 6 pm to 8 pm
Service Saturday July 20th 2013 @10 am at Greenlawn East.