Franklin – Earl J. "Squirrel" Warren, 79, passed away September 25, 2021 in his home with his family by his side.   Born in Isle of Wight County, he was a son of the late Shafter and Ada McClenney Warren and was also predeceased by a sister, Susie Wyatt and a brother, Shirley Warren.

Squirrel was an Army Veteran and a retired Wood Scale Inspector for Union Camp Corporation with 37 years of service.  He was a former fireman for the City of Franklin, a life-long member of Black Creek Hunt Club, and a member of Franklin Baptist Church.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 56 years, Shirley Duck Warren; a daughter, Beth Warren Rodgers and her husband Rich of Forest, VA; a son Mark Andrews Warren of Franklin; and four grandchildren, Evan Zachary Rodgers, Ryan Chase Rodgers, Luke Andrews Warren, and Nash Andrews Warren.

A Funeral Service will be held at 2PM Saturday, October 2, 2021 in Wright Funeral Home with Dr. Charles Qualls and Rev. Steve Gibson officiating.  Burial will follow in Poplar Spring Cemetery.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the funeral home and suggests that memorial donations be made to a favorite charity.

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