ELVIS WAYNE "BILL" WARNER, 88, of Corpus
Christi, TX passed away in Dec. of 2016, with
entombment at Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Elvis was born on Jan. 2, 1928 in Dublin, TX to
Harry & Pearl Warner. He graduated from Ranger
High School in May of 1945 and joined the U.S.
Navy in 1946. He was honorably discharged in 1947
and continued to serve in the reserves until 1952.
He graduated with an Associate of Arts degree from
Ranger Jr. College in 1949. Graduated with a Bachelor
of Commerce degree in 1951 from Texas Christian
University. While attending TCU he met and married
Betty Louise Hadden in June of 1951. He began his
career at Reynolds Metals Company, Sherwin Plant
in 1954 & worked there for 38 years in the Personnel
Department becoming the Personnel Manager before his
retirement in 1992.
His interests included spending time with his family
and 4 boys in scouting, little league, water sports,
boating and golf. In retirement he and Betty traveled
extensively including an Around-the-World trip. His
love of family continued in support of his grandchildren
including attending all of their graduation and wedding
ceremonies.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Pearl
as well as his wife of 51 years Betty.
He is survived by his brother-in-law, Don Crow; his
four sons, Bill (Cathie) Warner, Barry (Debbie) Warner,
Brad (Melanee) Warner and Bob (Brenda) Warner as well
as 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren with
another great-grandchild due this February.