Lcdr Calvin “Ray” Warner USN Ret., 91, of Dillwyn, passed away peacefully April 1, 2016 surrounded by his family and Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. One of 17 children, he was born in LeLoup, Kansas on August 17, 1924. He was a patriot, avid fly fisherman, hunter, outdoorsman, and farmer. Mr. Warner enlisted in the United States Navy in 1943 and retired with 27 years of service as Lieutenant Commander in 1970. He served in the USN during World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and many other excursions. He was a member of the Underwater Demolition Teams (UDT’s), the precursor to the Navy Seals during most of his military career, and spent the later years of his military service developing programs and training what would become the Navy Seals of today.  His love of God, family, and country, were paramount and had an impact on everyone who had the privilege to come into the presence of his company.

He is survived by his six children, Benny Warner of Buckingham, Larry Warner (Lynn) of Georgia, Gary Warner (Melanie) of Buckingham, Brenda W. Senger (Paul) of Buckingham, Barry Warner (Lisa) of Buckingham, Perry Warner of Buckingham; three brothers; two sisters; 19 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at Concord Baptist Church in Sheppard’s on Monday April 4 with interment in the Concord Baptist Church cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project www.woundedwarriorproject.org.

Puckett Funeral Home, Farmville, served the family.  www.puckettfh.com.