Edward Earl Warner, Jr., 55, of Buckhannon, W.Va., died Saturday, January 16, 2021, at his home.

He was born January 26, 1965, in Riversdale, Md., a son of Edward, Sr. and Joyce Trainer Warner of Buckhannon who survive. Also surviving are one brother, Steve Warner and wife Terry of Buckhannon; two nephews, Thomas Warner and fiancé Mallory Cadell of Arlington, Texas and Jonathan Warner of Buckhannon; four aunts, Susie Phillips and husband Brent of Morgantown, W.Va., Sharron Sencindiver and husband John of French Creek, W.Va., Jeannie Taylor of Pomeroy, Ohio and Eloise Warner of Buckhannon; three uncles, Fred Trainer, Jr. and wife Junie of Buckhannon, Leroy Warner and wife Sue of Buckhannon and William Warner and wife Betty of Alta Vista, Va.; two special cousins, Ian and Alexis Sabo both of N.C. and his grandmother, Dorothy Trainer of Buckhannon.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Fred W. Trainer; three aunts, Virginia Rhodes, Mary Katherine Tenney and Betty Hyre Dye and one uncle, James Warner.

Mr. Warner was a graduate of Buckhannon-Upshur High school and Fairmont State College, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. He was a Methodist by faith and worked as a mental health caregiver.

He was a member of the NRA and enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. He loved animals, especially his dogs Moses and Zeke.

In honoring Mr. Warner’s wishes, he will be cremated.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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