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Lee Carroll Warner

Lee Carroll Warner recently of Ocean View, Delaware and formerly of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away September 10, 2021, at the age of 50. He was born March 13, 1971, in Washington, DC and was the son of Beverly Diane Moss Warner Card and the late Carroll Lee Warner.

Lee was a 1989 graduate of Buckhannon-Upshur High School, where he played on the inaugural high school soccer team. He graduated from West Virginia University, with a major in Spanish and minor in English and earned two Master’s degrees in Business Administration and Human Resources Management from Columbia Southern University.

He was predeceased in death by his father Carroll Lee Warner. He is survived by his mother Diane Warner Card and husband Richard of Mocksville, NC. Also surviving are two sisters Carla Johnston of Buckhannon and Carmen Henninger and husband Drew of Shady Side, MD; three nephews, Tyler Henninger, Kade Johnston and wife Holly, and Corey Johnston; and one niece,  Kristen Johnston.

Lee worked for Humana, based out of Louisville, Kentucky, starting in their Military division and then transferring to their Pharmacy division. A lifelong gymnastic coach, he coached students in Fairmont, Morgantown, and Philippi, WV, and Louisville, KY.

He had many interests including ancient history, traveling and the beach. He especially loved being an uncle and spending time with his family and friends. He will be remembered for his kindness, generosity, and love of family.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 25th at 2 pm, at Poling St. Clair Funeral Home, Buckhannon, WV, with Pastor Mike Tallman officiating and Mr. Gary Beall assisting. Interment in Mt Union Church cemetery. The family will receive visitors at 1 pm prior to the service.

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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