Gregory Funeral Service | Gastonia, NC

Obituary For Raphiel Warren

Mr. Raphiel Watson Warren, son of the late Laciel and Marie Watson Warren, was born on October 3, 1942. He passed away peacefully on September 1, 2021 in his home at 6:19 p.m. His battle with serious medical issues over the years showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile. Despite the pain, Raphiel came out a hero and stayed strong until the end.

Raphiel was a graduate of Reid High School and worked as a custodian for over 30 years at Gaston County Schools. He was a faithful member and trustee at St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church. While he also held many other positions at the church during his membership, one thing he loved the most was singing on the choir. He will always be remembered for singing “Cooling Water” and “Smile.”

He was preceded in death in addition to his mother and father, by his brother Marshall Warren. Raphiel is survived by his wife Rosalind Warren; his daughter Latoya Kelly and two sons: Daneallion Clinton and Durand Armstrong; brother Hazel Phillips; two grandchildren: Je’Van Kelly and Chaunae’ Kelly; brothers-in-law: Lee Marvin Durham, Anthony Pagan, Pierre McElhaney (Channon), Terry Gilmore, Roscoe Hull, and Jonathan Hull; sisters-in-law: Sabreda Smith (Juan), Carolyn Dunlap (Brown), Kristy Anderson (Durian), Legurtha Hull, Pam Stowe (Maurice), Alissa Smith, and Stephanie Armstrong (Darren); and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Viewing at the funeral home on Saturday; September 11, 2021 from 1 until 8

Guest Book

Sympathy & Condolences to Rosalind and the Warren Family. Eric & Tammy Sims

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To Min. Rosalind and Warren family, we send our sincere condolences to you all at the passing of Raphiel Warren. He will truly be missed. We will always remember his smiling face and Cooling Water will always be his song. God bless you and we love you. Dea. Odell and Ida Pearl Lowery

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To the warren and Watson family the Barber's and Gingles send our prayers to you all.May God keep you all in his loving arms.mrs warren I will get with you and if you ever need to talk or anything I am here. From the heart of Doris G. Barber.

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Rest in Peace. Our loss but Heaven got an singing Angel.

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My prayers and thoughts to you, Sis. Rosalind, and your family. May the love of Jesus comfort you and give you peace in the days ahead. May God wrap HIS loving arms around you and strengthen you. Bro. Raphiel is no longer bound in pain, for to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Much love to you all and God's blessings. Alice Armstrong (Jackie) & Family

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From the family of your uncle Willmon Watson

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To my cousin. You will be missed by so many. The Male Watson tree has lost another branch. Take your rest cuz. You fought a good fight.

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To my dear family- please know that Otis and I are praying for you. My God continue to comfort you. Love - Otis and Veronica McElhaney

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Family, may your memories live forever within your hearts and bring comfort, peace, joy and laughter. May God bless and keep you all in the days to come, Lisa Michelle Simpson.

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Rosalind I was sorry to hear of your loss but the heavenly father just sent a Angel to bring him home keep the memories in your heart and one day when you think about him they will bring you joy from my family to yours Laura maejs

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TO ROSALIND AND LATOYA SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS. RAPHAEL WILL BE MISS DEARLY, HE TRUELY SERVE GOD WITH THE WORK HE DID. AND GOD HAS ANOTHER SWEET VOICE ADDED TO HIS CHOIR. LEE AND MARGARET SPENCER

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From The Hicks Family our deepest condolences to the family we miss them songs cooling Waters R.I.P.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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