James D. Warner, 31, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly of
Coldwater, passed away Monday, March 9, 2020 at his home.
A celebration of life will be held for James Saturday, March
14, 2020 at 3:00PM at Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater. Visitation will be
held Friday, March 13, 2020 from 3-7:00 PM at Dutcher Funeral Home.
James was born December 27, 1988 in Coldwater, MI to Charles
James and Holly (Shettler) Warner. After
high school, James attended KVCC and became a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE)
Fraternity. He relocated to Denver,
Colorado where he developed a love of nature and hiking and became very devoted
to health and fitness. James later moved to Cedar Rapids, Iowa to live with his
father. He discovered his love for the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and has been
focused on training in the sport for the past five years, currently at the blue
belt level. James was known for being
the life of the party with a great sense of humor. He had a passion for helping people and was
instrumental in spreading mental health awareness after the loss of his best
friend.
James is survived by his mother, Holly (Keith Avra) Warner
of Quincy, his father, Jim (Kathy) Warner of Cedar Rapids, IA, his siblings
Jennifer (Al) Alexander of Battle Creek, Jerrod (Kim) Warner of Portage, Kelle
(Joe) Hinspeter of Homer, Janelle (Tom Manning) Warner of Coldwater and his
twin brother, Jeff Warner, Chief Petty Officer in the Navy stationed at
Millington, TN; his grandparents Mary
Ann Ritter of Bronson, Rose Shettler of Coldwater and many aunts, uncles,
nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was
preceded in death by his grandparents, Donald Shettler, Harold Ritter, and his
best friend Robb Snyder.
Memorials
may be directed to the family to help with expenses.
