Mr. William Edward Warwick, 85, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Monday, January 9, 2023, at his home. He was born in Robeson County, NC on February 24, 1937 to the late Charles & Mozelle Warwick. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy and also spent many years working in the printing department at UNC-Pembroke until retirement. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, watching NASCAR, going to church, and spending time with his family.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles A. Warwick, Jr. and Jack Williams Richards; and four sisters: Louise W. Bryan, Alice W. Edwards, Nancy W. Shipley, and Anne Van Nordheim.

He is survived by his daughters, Karen Warwick and fiancé Eric Bishop of Whiteville, NC and Mary Ann Jacobs and husband Joshua of Fairmont, NC; his grandchildren: Aimee Warwick Gibson and husband Tyler of Lumberton, NC, Garrison Jacobs of Fairmont, NC, and Mark A. Rich of Whiteville, NC; his great-grandchildren, Allie and Mason; his brother, George Warwick of Wilmington, NC; his sister, Margaret Stanley of Wilmington, NC; his beloved companion, his dog Tyson; and a whole host of nieces, nephews.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to William's caregiver over the past years, Emily West, as well as the nurses and staff of Lower Cape Fear LifeCare.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, January 13, 2023, at 1:00 PM at Meadowbrook Cemetery in Lumberton, NC with Rev. Ed Wilcox officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lower Cape Fear LifeCare, 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401.