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James Richard 'Rick' Warwick, affectionately known as
Pops, passed away at home on August 31, 2009, in
Albuquerque, NM, at the age of 62, after a prolonged
illness.
He was born in Knoxville, TN, on April 8, 1947. Rick led a
rich life, enjoying and keeping lifelong friendships,
exploring the great Southwest with family, and sharing
Goofy with his grandchildren.
Rick was a member of the Northeast Church of Christ and
felt the love and support of his church family through
struggles and successes. He served in the United States
Air Force, and the FAA as an air traffic controller. As
well, Rick was a journeyman pressman at the Albuquerque
Journal, and sales manager for Territorial Roofing. He was
a fan of watching NASCAR and sporting events whether it
was his son playing or the professionals (GO Packers!).
Rick enjoyed monthly get-togethers with graduates from the
Manzano Class of 1965 and helped in planning reunions,
reminiscing with Air Force buddies, Rich, Tom 'Moose', and
C.E, and other fellow air traffic controllers, working at
the Professional Women Controllers Training Conferences
with Lois, and building a family with his brothers and
sisters in Christ. He did not realize the impact he had to
nurture and support others. As many know, Rick could spin
a yarn, pull your leg, and keep you laughing. If you
believed him, the joke was on you and he loved it!
He was preceded in death by his father, James E. Warwick;
and father-in-law, Karl D. Sorenson.
He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Lois J. Warwick, a
Manzano classmate discovered 14 years after graduation;
mother and stepfather, Cassie and Bobby Emerson; sister,
Cassie 'Bunnie' Reese; children, Staci Dailey and Pearce
Warwick; five grandchildren, Chance, Austin, Logan, Ariana,
and Brody; Maureen Warwick , mother of grandson, Brody and
wife of Karl Coomler; two brothers-in-law and their
families, David and Scott Sorenson; three nieces and their
families, Denise Elizabeth and Aimee.
A Memorial Service will be held at the Northeast Church of
Christ, 11000 Paseo Del Norte, on Saturday, September 5,
2009, at 3 p.m.
Interment will take place at the Santa Fe National
Cemetery on Tuesday, September 8, 2009, at 10:30 a.m.,
with US Air Force Honors.
In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to the
Northeast Church of Christ Building Fund, 11000 Paseo Del
Norte NE, Albuquerque, NM 87122, in Ricks name.
Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW.
ABQ. 505-343-8008
http://obits.abqjournal.com/obits/page/8
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