Sonny Warren

Ira Lee "Sonny" Warren age 91 of Dardanelle died Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at Legacy Heights Nursing Center. He was born April 20, 1925 at Booneville to the late Ira Otha and Artie Grace Moore Warren. He was a member of the Dardanelle First Presbyterian Church, a United States Navy Veteran of WWII where his rank was Hospital Apprentice First Class. He was an avid drag racing fan and a Charter Member of the National Hot Rod Association. In 1948 Sonny and his wife Melba opened Warren Grocery in Dardanelle and worked until their retirement in 2005. He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Wendy Warren; one brother, John Warren and two sisters, Juanita Gray and Margaret Toffelmire.

Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Melba Eggleston Warren of Dardanelle; four nephews and three nieces.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00A.M., Saturday, August 20, 2016 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Kelly Pearson officiating. Visitation will be held Saturday, 9:00A.M. to 10:00A.M. at the chapel prior to the service. Burial will be private in Brearley Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, Dardanelle, Arkansas 72834.

Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online guest book and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com