Mr. Troy “Gator” Warren, age 54, of Lyons, died Monday evening, April 3, 2017, at his residence in Lyons after a sudden illness. Mr. Troy was a native of Florida, living most of his life in Cleveland Tennessee and had resided in Lyons for the past four years. He was a retired bounty hunter and Veteran of the United States Air Force where he served as a sharp shooter. He was a member of Mechanized Calvary Motorcycle club of Ringgold Georgia, Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp 1492 of Augusta, and a member of Oak Park Church of God where he served as a greeter.  In 2001 when the New York was attacked Troy was responsible for sending teddy bears to all children who lost a parent when the twin towers fell.  He was the author of several children’s book and all proceeds of the books were donated to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.  

Troy is survived by his wife, Laurie Warren of Lyons; two daughters; four step-children, Justin, Brittany, and Christian Higgs and Charlie Stuckey; one brother, Kenny Warren of Dallas Texas; one sister, Regina Tacker of Cleveland Tennessee; and his best friends, Chris Stuckey of Vidalia and David Faircloth of Oak Park.

Funeral services for Mr. Troy Warren will be held Friday April 7, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Stewart-Rosier Funeral Service Vidalia Chapel, with Reverend Brian Durden and Reverend Aaron Moncrief officiating. The family will receive friends at Stewart-Rosier Funeral Service Vidalia Chapel Thursday April 6, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.