Warren N. Stith
February 25, 1943 ~ January 9, 2024
Born in:
Caperton , WV
Resided in:
St. James, New York
Warren Nevon Stith was born February 25, 1943 in Caperton, West Virginia to the late Raymond Spencer Cousins and Dorothy Stith. He departed this life on January 9, 2024 at his home, 3 Fiore Court, Saint James, N.Y. 11780.
Warren spent his childhood and early adolescent years in the mountain state of West Virginia, later moving to Hempstead New York. He graduated from Hempstead High School on June 26, 1961.
Warren united in Holy Matrimony with Ms. Joyce Myers on November 2, 1962. This union was blessed with four lovely children-Pamela, Patricia, Warren Jr. and Peggy Stith.
Warren enlisted in the United States Air Force in March of 1962 during the Vietnam War. After serving four years of active duty and achieving the Rank of Airman Second Class A2C E3, he was Honorably Discharged, March of 1966 and remained in the US Air Force Reserve until March of 1968.
Upon completion of his service in the Airforce, Warren enlisted in the US Army National Guard in August of 1979. Having served faithfully and honorably for Twenty Four years and achieving the Rank of Staff Sergeant E6 he was Honorably Retired, February of 2003. Warren was also a Past Commander and active member of The Gomillion Campbell American Legion Post 1488.
Warren was the first African American to work for the Long Island Light Company “LILCO” as a lines man in the 1970’s. He also worked for the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) Long Island Bus as a Bus Operator, retiring after 27 years of service to Nassau County, February of 2007. After retirement Warren moved to Ohio to be closer to his siblings. He then spent 14 years in the Buckeye state with the Stith family. There he enjoyed the love and company of his siblings, nieces & nephews, fishing, bar-b-ques, family reunions, casinos and anything else that involved family.
His favorite sayings: “I love EVERYBODY” “Love of Family” “Go make that money!” “Stop it, Stop it, Stop it!”
He had a great love of music and loved to dance.
He Loved the casino and the lottery, he was very, very, very lucky.
He Loved to have his drink, LOL.
He was Generous and always giving
Julio was his nickname for his kids, grandkids, nieces and nephews.
He would always tell you, “You not gonna out talk me”, LOL
Preceding him in death other than his parents, were his Wife Joyce Myers Stith, Grandson Lionel Collier Jr., three sisters Alberta Stith Franklin, Kay Frances Caesar, Joyce Nadine Crump and three brothers Delacy Stith, Russell Stith and Harold Stith.
He leaves to lovingly and always cherish precious memories; his children Pamela Stith, Warren Stith Jr. and Peggy Stith of Hempstead, New York and Patricia Stith of Saint James, New York.
He also leaves to mourn sons Ronald Mitchell of Edgewood, Maryland and Daryl McClenic of Queens, New York.
11 Grandchildren who adored their “POP POP”: Tasia (Brendon) Urbano, Michael S. Prince Jr, Malik Stith, Randy Stith, Kayla Person, Raekwon Stith, Rodney S. Felder, Tiara Grier, Kenneth Brown Jr, Quintin Felder, Jakkai Stith and 13 Great grandchildren (Kayce Urbano, Kaisa Urbano, Khari Urbano, Kal-El Urbano, Kayla Urbano, Karim Urabo, Kristiano Urbano, Klaire Urbano, La’Mya Prince, Karter Stith, Harley Stith, Kaeden Stith and Kairo Stith. Brother: Rev. William (Janice) Stith of Spencer Oklahoma, Sisters in Law Marie Nelson, Martha Myers and Phyllis Myers, Brothers in Law: Elie (Ruthie) Myers, Lavern (Barbra) Myers, Uncle: Blane Cousins of Roanoke Virginia, The Cousins and The Stith Families full of nieces, nephews and cousins and a host friends that LOVED him dearly
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Services
Visitation: Thursday, January 18, 2024 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Branch Funeral Home Smithtown
190 E. Main St.
SMITHTOWN, NY 11787
Second Visitation: Thursday, January 18, 2024 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Branch Funeral Home Smithtown
190 E. Main St.
SMITHTOWN, NY 11787
Service: Friday, January 19, 2024 11:00 am
Branch Funeral Home Smithtown
190 E. Main St.
SMITHTOWN, NY 11787
Interment: Friday, January 19, 2024 12:30 pm
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You left a definite impression on this family. All our Love, Lisa & Brandon
The LORD Comfort the Family at this time of Loss.
Praying for the family during this difficult time.🙏🏾
Love
Dennis and Tanya
I was glad when they said unto me, let us go into the house of the Lord.
Stitch was a very big part of my life. Good memories and happy times with our children and grandchildren. Let us remember the good times! Be strong and keep him in your heart. Celebrate his home going loving each other.
My prayers are with you all!
Love you all,
Ney Ney
My heart is so heavy Uncle Bonnie Im going to Miss you all then Days we would sit out on the porch and laugh and talk you will be missed and never forgotten Uncle Bonnie I love you R.I.P ❤️❤️🙏 YOUR NIECE …”GIG” AND FAMILY
To Mr. Randy Stith and family,
Our Heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family at this time.
Our family will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Remembering Gods promise in Revelation21:4-“and he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be any more. The former things have passed away.”
Sincerely,
Juanita, Michael, Phabian and the Winfield Family
To PAM AND THE FAMILY:MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU IN THE LOSS OF YOUR FATHER.
To the Stith family, I am so sorry for your loss, I hope that in some way you all can find peace in knowing that uncle Bonnie is at rest and pain free and that sweet memories will always bring happiness and joy when you think of him. Praying for strength in this most difficult time… Be blessed
Rest in peace, brother-in-law we will miss you!!!
Uncle Bonnie, God put you here on earth to make us all smile & laugh. You had the best sense of humor and your soul was always full of love. I will never forget your saying…” I Love Everybody”
My Condolences to the Stith family. .Senior will truly be missed.
Uncle Bonnie, you will always remain near and dear to my heart. I am thankful to you for all the talks and encouragement you gave. You supported every promotion and move since I’ve been in the Air Force; I couldn’t ask for a better cheerleader 😉 Thank You for Loving and supporting me. Rest easy; We have the watch from here, Sergeant 🫡
Uncle Bonnie always kept me laughing at the family reunions. My prayers and condolences to the fam may God continue to comfort you in this time and in the future. I love you all!
Hoorah!