Warren John Morrell

SEBRING, Fla. – Warren John Morrell, born in Lewiston, Maine, on April 16, 1950, died peacefully at his home in Sebring, Fla., on Sept. 2, 2024, following a long illness, with his wife, Darla Dunn Morrell, by his side. Warren was the third son of Russell and Patricia Morrell of Turner, Maine, who predeceased him.

He graduated from Leavitt High School in 1969. Warren joined the Army Reserve in 1969 and trained at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri, he served as a driver for the 619 Transportation Outfit of Auburn, Maine. Warren worked for Etonic for 25 years before becoming a commercial truck driver, retiring from Nestle Waters Poland Spring.

Warren grew up in Turner on a small farm which cultivated his love for the outdoors. In his earlier years he loved to hunt and fly fish with his family and friends. He was funny, caring, and quick-witted with strong opinions. Warren had a soft heart and would do anything for the ones he loved and often lent a hand to strangers in need. He loved spending time with family and friends, being in nature in the Maine woods watching deer and birds and at home in Florida watching alligators and sunrises.

Warren is survived by his wife Darla: two stepchildren, Jason Valliere of Orono and Danielle Valliere of Livermore and grandson Grayson Coval whom he raised and loved with all his heart; his two sons, George Morrell of Iowa and Jason Seymour of Wisconsin and his two sons; his older brother Raymond Morrell and partner Marilyn Grant of Jay, sisters June van Mourik and husband Frederick of Auburn, Kathleen Maguire and husband Daniel and Ruth Morrell of Turner; one very special niece Hope (Morrell) Dunn whom he spent his summers with since moving to Florida and several other nephews, nieces and close cousins. Warren was predeceased by a brother Robert Morrell and nephew Daniel Morrell.

With his passing he has left a large hole in all the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

A remembrance service of Warren’s life is scheduled for the spring of 2025.