of Lamar, AR
August 1, 1949 - September 3, 2025
Don Eugene Warren, 76, a resident of Lamar passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at home. He was born on August 1, 1949 to the late William Henry and Neola Alma (Crotts) Warren in Clarksville, Arkansas. Don was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Freemason.
Don grew up on a rural farm in the Lutherville community, where he developed his love of nature at an early age through many adventures with his brothers, friends and his loyal beagle. His family later moved to Lamar, where he attended Lamar High School.
Don graduated in 1971 from the University of the Ozarks in Clarksville, Arkansas, where he studied Biology and Education. He began his teaching career at Alma High School before returning to his hometown as a science educator at Lamar High School for over 25 years.
Don married his beloved wife, Kit on June 17, 1972 and they recently celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary. His hobbies included visiting with friends, raising bantam chickens and peacocks and enjoying nature. Don served as a former member of the Lamar City Council, where his presence enriched the local community in many ways.
Don was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, William Junior Warren and his wife, Florence (Robertson) Warren; his brother, Finis Lee Warren and one sister, Georgia Marie Warren.
He is survived by his wife, Kit Louise (Lewis) Warren of Lamar; his son, Jarret Michael Warren of Fort Smith; his daughter, Britni Erin (Warren) Conaway of Rogers and his three grandchildren, Brennan Conaway, Dawson Conaway and Emrie Conaway; sister in-law, Patsy (Reynolds) Warren and many other family and friends.
The family wishes to express their thanks to close friends and extended family, the office of Dr. John Dunham in Clarksville and the caring staff of Gentiva Hospice in Russellville for their continued efforts and diligent care for the last year of Don's Life.
Visitation will be held on Monday, September 8, 2025 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Roller-Cox Funeral Home in Clarksville. Funeral Service will be at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at the same location with Pastor Ken Sisco officiating. Burial will follow at Lamar Cemetery in Lamar, Arkansas.
Pallbearers will be Gary Warren, Randy Warren, Tony Warren, Jesse Warren, Bryan Warren and William Warren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Lamar School District in person or by visiting the central office, by mail via cash or online via the school store website at https://www.lamarwarriors.org/. Please indicate that your donation is intended for the Memorial Fund of Don E. Warren. For more information, please contact Kelly Hardgrave at 479-885-3907.
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28 Condolence(s)
J. Lundquist
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
My deepest condolences to the entire Warren family. Mr. Warren was a great man and touched many lives. He will be missed by all.
Cindy Mills Crowder
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
So sorry Kit. You're in my thoughts and prayers 🙏
Jane Tumbleson
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Kit, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Wishing you peace, comfort, and strength during this incredibly difficult time...Jane
Todd Wilson
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Not just a great teacher but a great man he was a friend and will be missed by more than he will ever know.
Danna (Bean) Fudge
Sunday, September 7, 2025
Mr. Warren was an inspirational teacher and definitely a favorite by all who knew him. Teachers like him touch so many lives and make a difference in a community for generations. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. He will be greatly missed.
Judy K Graves
Saturday, September 6, 2025
My deepest condolences. Don was a much loved science teacher and friend. My prayers for his beloved wife and all of his family and friends
Naomi Verwiebe-Guthrie
Friday, September 5, 2025
Mr. Warren will be missed. He was a great teacher. He made biology interesting. Condolences to the family.
Melanie Wilkins Domerese
Friday, September 5, 2025
Mr. Warrens teaching was always infused with humor. He made you want to come to class. Even sign up for the ones that were probably above where you should have been just so you could have him as a teacher for another year. He touched so many of our lives and will never be forgotten.
Mark lewis
Friday, September 5, 2025
Don e Don was my sister's husband and we used to go see them twice or three times a year and do and go to Dogpatch but it existed and have a great time and then on the way back in the dark he's scared the hell out of his driving on the mountain like he was a Race Car Driver I love you he was a great guy I'll miss him I can't come to the funeral because of my own health reasons and my thoughts are always with you and him love both of you
Tom Rowbotha
Friday, September 5, 2025
Mr. Don Warren touched many lives; his impact can never be measured, but he instilled a love of science in so many. He will be missed, but his legacy of sharing knowledge and influencing lives will endure. My deepest sympathies go out to his family and friends.
Eddie Hignite
Friday, September 5, 2025
Mr. Warren was a fine a man as I've ever known. One of the best teachers I ever had. More than that he was a great friend. I will miss visiting with him every time I saw him. RIP Mr.Warren you will be truly missed.
Lisa (Mayo) Brister
Friday, September 5, 2025
Mr Warren, my brother (Mike Herrin), as well as Ronnie Funderberg were all best friends in high school. I was 17 yrs younger than my brother so when I finally made it to his biology class and he found out who I was he never let me live it down. He told a story about my brother bringing me back into the school when mom picked him up to show me off the his friend's. They were on the 2nd floor. Then he smiled real big and said if he knew then what he knew now he would have tossed me down those stairs. He laughed so hard. He was always my favorite teacher. I smile big knowing those 3 guys are reunited again and cutting up and have a big time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Pamela Palmer
Friday, September 5, 2025
Sending prayers to the family. Don was a wonderful person and teacher. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him
Jewelleta Gambill
Friday, September 5, 2025
One of my favorite teacher. Prayers to family
Jessica Bourland Snider
Friday, September 5, 2025
The absolute best biology teacher there ever was! It was such an honor to be his student!
Jessica Bourland Snider
Friday, September 5, 2025
The absolute best biology teacher there ever was! It was such an honor to be his student!
Linda Pearl Tilley
Friday, September 5, 2025
I graduated high school with Don. He was always such a quiet, kind, polite soul. I was so glad when he came to Lamar to teach. Both my kids were blessed to have him as a teacher. I've enjoyed reading the comments from his former students. I sure pray we get more like him in the system. My sincere prayers and thoughts go out to his sweet family.
Barbara Young
Friday, September 5, 2025
Mr. Warren was a wonderful, hilarious teacher. He was a great guy, and will be terribly missed.
Caleb Harderson
Friday, September 5, 2025
I'm praying for the Warren family. May God give them all peace, comfort and strength through this time. He was such a brilliant and kind man.
He was my biology teacher but that didn't stop him from showing me and the other students how easily he could do math in his head. He gave us calculators in class to race us and still, we never did beat him even once that I remember. He was a great teacher and a good example for all of us to follow.
Teri Chavers
Friday, September 5, 2025
I enjoyed teaching with Don for many years. He had such a positive impact on hundreds of students. I loved his dry humor. He was a true gentleman.
Steve Campbell
Friday, September 5, 2025
Lost a great one. Thank you for the knowledge and wisdom you shared.
Christel Thompson
Friday, September 5, 2025
Rest in peace Mr. Warren. I learned so much from you. You had the ability to not only spark my interest in biology but encourage me to study. Then when I had the honor to come back to Lamar to teach you were a kind mentor and colleague.
My deepest condolences to the family.
Marion Palmer
Friday, September 5, 2025
Wish we had time to talk. You were always willing to listen to our crazy problems no matter what they were. You made learning so much fun. My favorite science teacher I ever had. You had all 3 of us Palmer girls and you never tried to compare us to one being better or worse than the other... I'd like to think I was your favorite! Probably not but you will truly be missed.
vanessa banuelos
Friday, September 5, 2025
You were my biology teacher in high school, back when I lived in Arkansas. I had such fond memories of being in your class. You were such an incredible teacher and story teller. My thoughts are with you and your family. Rest in peace Mr. Warren
John Nowotny
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Don sure will be missed I truly enjoyed my 10th grade Biology and he also retired after at class of 2002 he sure could tell you many many jokes and all and the best of all is wen his dad caught Ernie Holman rabbit hunting in the woods so Ernie skipped school lol but he got caught!! Lamar will absolutely miss this man for sure
Jeremy Cash
Thursday, September 4, 2025
I had Mr. Warren for as a teacher in High School. He will sorely be missed by many.
Edward Bradley
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Very sorry for your loss. He was one of the good guys.
Ronda Graves
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Mr Warren was my biology teacher. He was a very sweet person and made biology fun. I'll never forget watching the reel to reel movies of biology. Good times. He will be missed dearly. Sending my condolences and prayers.