Mr. Lionel Burnette Warwick, age 80, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2015, at his home. He was born in Robeson County on October 10, 1935 to the late Ertle and Beatrice Rhodes Warwick. He will be remembered for the loving husband, father, and "Papa" that he was. Prior to becoming the Maintenance Supervisor for Robeson County Parks & Recreation for 25 years, he served in the US Air Force. He served during the Vietnam War, was a loadmaster, and was promoted to Master Sgt., of which he retired after 21 years. He was a dedicated Christian and loved attending the Baucom Sunday School Class of Godwin Heights Baptist Church. His hobbies included golfing and his membership with the Masonic Lodge. He was also preceded in death by his loving grandparents, Ella and Guthrie Rhodes. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Nancy B. Warwick of the home; two sons: Lionel Keith Warwick of Lumberton and Garren Kevin Warwick and wife, Rachel, of Summerville, SC; two brothers: Atlas Warwick and wife, Ellen, of Lumberton and Howard Warwick and wife, Vicki, also of Lumberton; and three grandchildren: Kris Warwick, Lauren Warwick, and Jeffrey Warwick. A time of visitation will take place on Friday, October 30, 2015, from 7:00-9:00 PM at Floyd Mortuary & Crematory, Inc. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2015, at 2:00 PM at Godwin Heights Baptist Church with Rev. David Hawes and Dr. Lynn Bullock officiating. Burial will follow at Meadowbrook Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering at Godwin Heights Baptist Church, 704 Godwin Avenue, Lumberton, NC 28358; or to the American Cancer Society, 2202 Wrightsville Avenue, Suite 111, Wilmington, NC 28403.