Mr. Warren T. Lindsey

Warren T. Lindsey departed this earth on Wednesday April 7, 2010 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Warren was born on April 30, 1945 to James and Argie (McKinney) Lindsey in Detroit, Michigan. He attended Detroit Public Schools and graduated from Northwestern High School. While attending high school, Warren participated in many activities, however the one activity that he enjoyed the most was the high school band. Warren played several instruments in the brass family but his preference and the instrument he perfected was the tuba. In fact he held a first chair position in the tuba section in high school and pursued playing the instrument, in college. While in high school, Warren also developed a great interest for ping pong, roller skating, and ice skating. Shortly after graduating from high school, he was inducted into the United States Army where he was stationed at Selfridge Air Force Base. He later served in the Vietnam War where he received several badges and medals such as The Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, National Defense Service Medal, Marksman Badge M1 Carbine, Marksman Badge M14 Rifle and Expert Badge 81m Mortar. He was honorably discharged in 1967. Warren then pursued his college education in Urban Studies at Michigan State University. There he met his sweetheart in 1971, his future wife, Eleanor Brown. They were married on November 3, 1973. After he married, he moved to Battle Creek, MI and eventually settled down in Portage, MI, in October of 1979. He resided there until his untimely death. Warren was employed at General Motors Corporation for many years where he held a position as a plant supervisor. He also worked at Eaton Corporation and Flowserve before retiring. Unfortunatey, in August of 2006, Warren was diagnosed with cancer, yet he courageously battled it until the very end for 3 ½ long years. Amongst Warren's many interests, he especially enjoyed watching television and movies, relaxing while watching and studying his tropical fish, spending time with his family and friends, telling great stories, and shopping for sharp shoes (boots), clothes, cars and jewelry. Before Warren was diagnosed he also was known to take his family on wonderful and memorable trips across country. He really enjoyed travelling and visiting different landmarks. Warren was preceded in death by his mother, father, sister and brother. He is survived by his wife Eleanor D. (Brown) Lindsey, daughters Franchele A. Lindsey of Portage, MI, and Milena T. Lindsey of Chicago, IL; son Branden A Lindsey of Kalamazoo, MI; grandson Jaren T. Lindsey who he affectionately called "the little man”; sister Mechele Harris of Los Angeles, CA; nieces Lanya Lee of Redford, MI and Valerie Norris of Romulus, MI; nephews Wendell Lindsey and Howard Harris of Detroit, MI along with a host of other nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends. Warren will be deeply missed by his family and friends. He was the type of person that would make a friend wherever he would go. He knew no strangers. We will always remember his smile, laughter, intelligence, generosity, strong will, and sheer determination to beat the odds.

Mr. Warren T. Lindsey

April 30, 1945 - April 7, 2010