Brice Edward Warren passed away on October 5, 2024, at the age of 53. Brice was born in Joplin, Missouri on March 15, 1971. Brice grew up in Carl Junction with his mother, Marilyn Long (nee Warren), stepfather Garry Long, who he always regarded as his own father, and brother, Torrey Rickey. Brice graduated from Carl Junction High school in 1989.
After high school, Brice decided to take his strong work ethic to a first-year automotive paint business. While working there for around three decades, his friendly personality helped him make many great relationships with customers and coworkers alike. His sociability was recognized by many, and he never met a stranger.
Brice loved coming up with games and playing them with his children. His creativity could turn even a boring situation into a time of imagination, fun, and laughter. Brice also enjoyed many activities in life that he didn’t have to come up with. He loved to hunt, fish, golf, play card and board games, and play sports with his sons.
Brice prided himself on smoking some of the best meats you could eat. He spent many hours meticulously seasoning, monitoring, and adding touches of this and that until everything came out just right. Brice loved seeing his friends and family enjoy his flavorful food and would eagerly start planning what delicious meat he was going to smoke next.
Brice was preceded in death by his parents, Marilyn and Garry Long. He is survived by his sons, Nakoa Warren and Ky Warren, and brother, Torrey Rickey. Brice is also survived by many other friends and family.
A gathering for family and friends will be held at the Carl Junction community center Friday, October 11, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. to celebrate and remember Brice’s time with us. Arrangements are under the direction of Ozark Memorial Park of Joplin, MO.
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I will surely miss your smile nephew it was contagious. I remember you sitting on my kitchen floor with that curly hair with a big adorable smile on your face. You and your cousin Doug had the best of times and some mischievous times together while growing up. I am very proud of the man and father you became. Thank you for giving us so many memories to cherish. ❤️
I miss you to much already Bub but I also have some of the best memories that I will treasure forever, I miss all your calls and texts but I have several voicemails saved on my phone , you will always be my Little
Brother , I know your on no more pain so that is one thing that makes me happy , I Love ya Bub
You were an amazing heart..I remember the day I met you..Ryan introduced you as his “Best bud..his ride or die”..and you always had a smile and a funny giggle. You will be greatly missed my friend!
My kind cousin, hanging onto the memories of our youth. When we played backyard football and you taught me how to throw a spiral and the quarterback sneak, walking on the railroad tracks telling ghost stories of the headless woman with a lantern, picking blackberries down the fence row, riding in the back of the truck to go swimming and boating at the lake, playing endless games of pool, racing 4 wheelers and dirt bikes and jumping hills in the pasture, Atari asteroids and space invaders tournaments, nights at the arcade, lots of pizza and donuts, and of course..shooting fireworks on the 4th of July. Back before we were introduced to the world beyond the one square mile that we called home.
It’s been years since I’ve seen you but those sweet memories carry me forward. You will be missed greatly. You are healed.