Warren L. Pleasants
April 23, 1937 ~ December 5, 2007
Warren L. Pleasants, 70, of Weirton died Wednesday December 5, 2007, at the Weirton Medical Center.
He was born on April 23, 1937, in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late Harry and Nellie Haught Pleasants. Warren was also preceded in death by his brother, Elwood Lee Pleasants; his foster brother, Walter Johnson; his sister, Mona Jean Cunningham and his granddaughter, Nevaeh Starr Brown.
Warren retired after 45 years of service from Weirton Steel where he was an inspector and a slitter in the Sheet Mill. He served his country in the United States Marine Corp.
Warren was a member of the Tri-State Marine Corp Club, BPOE 1801 and the VFW Post 2716.
He is survived by his companion Ruth Keller of Weirton; his son, Warren Douglas Pleasants of Oregon; his daughters Holly Jo Bell and Starry Dawn Pleasants both of Weirton; his brothers Harry Pleasants of Sneads Ferry, NC and Dennis A. Pleasants of Weirton, WV; his sisters Winona Greenlief of Weirton, WV and Sharon Haag of Raleigh NC; four grandchildren, William Walker III, Thomas Richard Bell III, Austin Douglas and Christopher Ryan Hoover.
Visitation will be 1-3 and 6-8 PM Sunday at the Greco- Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, where funeral services will be held 11 AM Monday.
Reverend Marvin Taylor will preside.
Interment will follow at the Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Weirton, with military services conducted by the American Legion and Weirton Honor Guard.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to his family.
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Ruth Keller and Warren’s family, I can’t begin to tell you how shocked I am. What a beautiful friend. What a fantastic person. Hard to duplicate. He will surely be missed. Sleep my brother and GOD be with you.
Uncle Warren will be missed and words can’t express our sorrow.
FAMILY OF WARREN, THE CLASS OF 1955 HAS LOST A GREAT CLASSMATE. HE WAS LIKE HIS NAME ALWAYS PLEASANT. DONT KNOW OF A PERSON THAT DIDNT LIKE WARREN. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU. JERRY HAMILL CLASS OF 55
Dear Cleo& Denny. I,m very sorry to hear of the loss of Warren. He was a wonderful person. Please be aware that there is a special prayer being sent to the three of you!!!!!!! Coke
Dear Cleo& Denny. I,m very sorry to hear of the loss of Warren. He was a wonderful person. Please be aware that there is a special prayer being sent to the three of you!!!!!!! Coke
Ruth, Denny & Cleo….we were so sorry to hear about Warren. We always enjoyed our friendship. Please know that we are thinking about you and the good times we had in Weirton. Miss you and wish you well.
My family and I share our deepest sympathies and prayers with your family in this time of mourning.
Our deepest sympathy and God Bless all of you. The Class of 55 will miss him. Gerry (Bertha) Donofe, Class of 55 and Melanie Donofe
Aunty and family we are very sorry to the loss of your brother mine and johns thoughts and are prays are with you and your family at this time love ya
Doug, Starry, Holly and Ruth, I am so sorry for your loss. Warren was a wonderful man. In so many ways he was a father to me, I always enjoyed our talks. You all are in my thoughts and prayers, always. -Anna
Dear Aunt Nona, Sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. Seems like we have had to say this to each other too many times over the last year. Our sympathies to you and the rest of your family. Stay strong. God bless. Love, Linda, Tom, Josh, and Kaitlyn
Dear Starry, Holly, and Doug (WD), May God Bless and comfort you in this time of need and Bring you peace. Love, Mom
Dear Nona, Our sincere sympathy to you, your family and friends Love and God Bless Mary Jane & Paul Pozzi
Holly and Family, I was so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. My thoughts are with you in this difficult time.