Woody Warren

Woodrow “Woody” Wilson Warren Jr. was born in Huntsville, Alabama, on Wednesday, August 22, 1945, to parents Woodrow Wilson Warren Sr. and Rose Wallace Warren-Plott. He passed away in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Friday, June 12, 2026, at the age of 80, where he met Jesus and entered his eternal home. Woody and his sister, Lorraine, were raised in the South. He graduated from Miami High School in Florida in 1963. He proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1963 to 1967. Along life’s journey, he met the love of his life Karen Sue Judkins, and they were married on October 17, 1981, in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Together, they built a loving family and raised three children. Woody was a devoted Christian who was proud of his faith. He shared that faith not only through his words but through the way he lived his life. He cherished time spent with his family and especially loved being with his grandchildren. Woody had a passion for sports, especially soccer. He was actively involved as a coach, referee, and enthusiastic spectator, always encouraging others and sharing his love of the game. He also enjoyed football and spent many Monday nights watching Monday Night Football with his friends. Using the skills and experience he gained during his military service, Woody built a career in computer technology and worked as a Senior Field Engineer. Outside of work, he enjoyed traveling with Karen, especially exploring the beauty of the Rocky Mountains. Estes Park, Colorado, held a special place in their hearts as one of their favorite destinations to experience nature and create memories together. Woody is survived by his loving wife, Karen Warren of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; their three children: daughter Tina McBride and her husband, Jeff McBride, of Alamo, Texas; son James Warren and his wife, A’May Warren, of Cleburne, Texas; and daughter Toby Simmons and her husband, Jeff Simmons, of Wagoner, Oklahoma. He is also survived by six grandchildren: Victoria Warren, Alexi Sams, Ashleigh Matos and her husband, Connor Matos, Kaitlyn Funk and her husband, Tyler Funk, Brittany Simmons, and Lane Cobb; one great-grandchild, Anders Funk; his sister Lorraine Maloney and her husband, Marshall Maloney; his in-laws Earl and Sue McConnell of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; and sister-in-law Lynn Bond and her husband, Dean Bond.

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Woody Warren

August 22, 1945 - June 12, 2026