Dennis Wayne Warren, 74, of Crawfordsville passed away Thursday. He was born in Sweet Home at Langmack Hospital to Cecil Earl and Mildred Gladys (Lehl) Warren.

He enlisted in the United States Navy on November 24, 1964 and served in Japan, the Philippines and Vietnam aboard the USS Piedmont (AD-17), USS Askari (ARL-30), USS Nereus (AS-17). He was released from active duty from the USS Nereus (AS-17) while in San Diego, California and was honorably discharged from the United States Navy on September 6, 1968. He served as a SFM2 E5.

Dennis drove log trucks for approximately 45 years and he enjoyed any type of work especially if it was outside. He was a proud member of the VFW.

He is survived by his wife Rita ; sons: Michael, Garrett; step-daughter Kimberlea and her husband Leonard; 2 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; brother Gary; and sister Pauline.

Dennis was preceded in death by his mother Mildred Warren February 5, 1972; father, Cecil E. Warren, December 23, 1976; and his brother Robert K. Warren on May 7, 2021.

Graveside service will be 2:00 pm Friday November 19 at Gilliland Cemetery. A Memorial service will be 1:00 pm Saturday December 11, 2021 at Sweet Home VFW.
Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements. www.sweethomefuneral.com