Warren Essex

Warren Eugene Essex, 59, of Sale Creek, passed away, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013.Warren was born in Dayton, Tenn., on Dec. 14, 1953.He is survived by his wife, Anna Essex; children, Cristy Ford, of Chattanooga, Gary (Michelle) Neal, of Jasper, Tenn.; grandchildren, Megan Ford, Shelby Neal, Jessica Neal, Ashley Willingham; brother, James (Linda) Essex, of Whitwell, Tenn.; sisters, Lila (Carl) Lawson, of Chattanooga, Barbara Alexander, of Jasper, Frances Essex Austin, of Dayton, Tenn.; and several nieces and nephews.A memorial service will be 4 p.m. today, Feb. 22, 2013, at Williamson & Sons Funeral Home.Visitation with the family will be noon to 4 p.m. today.Condolences and memories may be shared at www.williamsonandsons.com.Arrangements are by Williamson & Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.