James William “Will” Warner, age 22, of Shelbyville, passed suddenly from this life Friday, August 13, 2021, in Nashville, TN. Will’s family laid him to rest Sunday afternoon, August 15, 2021, at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery.
Born October 3, 1998, in Murfreesboro, TN, Will was the son of James Robert and Christy West Warner and was preceded in death by step-grandmother Joy Carole West.
Will was a 2017 graduate of Shelbyville Central High School. He was a loving and hardworking young man, everything from farming with his family to guiding turkey hunts for out-of-town visitors. He enjoyed the real estate market, all outdoor activities, and spending time with family and friends.
He is survived by: loving parents; brother, Mason West Warner of Shelbyville; grandparents, Donald “Duck” West of Normandy, Pam Harmon of Shelbyville, and Bo & Darlene Warner of Chapel Hill; uncles, Todd (Cindy) Warner, Joseph Warner, Jason (Alicia) Warner, and David (Tara) Warner all of Chapel Hill; aunts, Caitlin West and Lindsey West both of Normandy; also faithful friend and loyal companion, Ace.
A Celebration of Life service will be held 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at Fairlane Church of Christ with Pastor Jonathan Boyce officiating and Anthony Harris Speaking.
Visitation will be held prior to service starting at 4:00 p.m. at the church.
The family request that memorial donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (www.stjude.org) or by mail: 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Doak-Howell Funeral Home is serving the family.
