Robert Craig Warren, Sr.

Robert Craig Warren, Sr., age 74, of Opelika, Alabama, passed away peacefully at his home on October 25, 2025.

Visitation will be held 1:00 P.M. Friday, October 31, at Trinity Methodist Church in Opelika, followed by a funeral service at 2:00 P.M. with Reverend Earl Ballard and Steve Warren (Eulogy) officiating. Burial will follow at Town Creek Cemetery, Auburn, with Joel Warren officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be Robert Craig Warren, Jr., Joshua Kevin Warren, Micah Brett Warren, Benjamin Alan Warren, Archer Clinton Warren, and Grayson Robert Warren. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.

Robert was born September 1, 1951, to RC and Ingrid Warren. He graduated from Dothan High School and continued his studies at Troy State University, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree. He then attended Asbury Theological Seminary where he earned a Master of Divinity degree in 1982.

Robert proudly served his country in the Air National Guard for six years and the Army National Guard for twenty years as Chaplain. He received the rank of Major during his years of service. He also dedicated his life to the ministry and began serving as pastor at Rutledge United Methodist Church. He went on to pastor several United Methodist churches. In 1998, he became the founding pastor of St. Andrew by the Sea Community Church. He retired from the ministry in 2022 from First United Methodist Church in Phenix City.

Known for his eloquence, insight, and compassion, Robert was a gifted public speaker, a thoughtful poet, and a seeker of wisdom.

He shared 41 wonderful years of marriage with his beloved wife, Patricia Anne Tiller Warren, and together they built a home filled with love, laughter, and faith. Robert was a devoted husband, a loving father, and an exceptional “Papa” to his cherished grandchildren. He found joy in life’s simple pleasures—fishing, relaxing by the water, listening to music, golfing, and making his grandchildren laugh with his signature silly faces.

Robert is survived by his wife, Patricia Anne Tiller Warren; his sons, Robert Craig Warren, Jr. (Megan), Joshua Kevin Warren (Amanda), and Micah Brett Warren (Barrett); his mother Ingrid Warren; his brothers, Steve Warren and Joel Warren; sisters-in-law, Renee Warren, Lisa Warren, and Dian Warren; his grandsons, Benjamin, Archer, Grayson, and Cash; his granddaughters, Savannah, Scarlotte, and Caroline;. He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews, extended family members and dear friends. Robert was preceded in death by his father, RC Warren, and his brother, David Warren.

He will be remembered for his kind heart, and his unwavering love for his family.