John Warlick Jr.

John H Warlick, Jr., 63, was born in Kansas City, Kansas to parents, John H Warlick, and Carolyne Warlick. John went to be with the Lord on July 14, 2023. John is preceded in death by his father, John H Warlick, and his father-in-law Richard M. Waller both of Prattville, AL. John is survived by his wife of 39 years, Dottie Waller Warlick of Raleigh, NC, their daughter Breanna Nicole Warlick of Raleigh, NC, his mother Carolyne Warlick of Prattville, AL, sister Debbie Stalker and husband Mike Stalker of Phoenix, AZ, brother Steve Warlick of Prattville, AL, mother-in-law Betty Waller of Prattville, AL, sister-in-law Kathy Sheffield and husband John Sheffield of Prattville, AL, numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces and great nephews, neighbors, friends, and church family. John was a dedicated employee of IBM for 28 years. He then demonstrated his altruism by working at NC State University and at Kraft Family YMCA. As a faithful follower of Jesus Christ, John participated in mission work and distributed personal care backpacks to those in need. He never considered whether anyone deserved help, he gave generously of his time to anyone who needed help or needed a caring listener and friend. John found peace and rejuvenation in his favorite place, the NC mountains, as well as in his workshop where he was always making creations for others. It was quite common to see John playing football with the neighborhood kids teaching them about the game and showing them the importance of having a village. He was a well-loved and valued friend and neighbor. John was also a dog lover, and each dog was a key member of the family. John’s devotion to his wife and daughter was truly limitless. Dottie was his first and only love and Breanna was the light of his life. His love for them was unconditional and unwavering. The family will receive friends on Wednesday July 19 at 1 p.m. at Apex Baptist Church, Apex, NC. Funeral service will be held the same day at 2 p.m. at Apex Baptist Church with Pastor Zeb Cook officiating. John’s desire is to be cremated. His family will spread his ashes at Grandfather Mountain where there is a boulder in John’s honor. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in John’s memory to the Methodist Home for Children. You can visit their website at [https://www.mhfc.org/] to make a donation in John Warlick, Jr.'s name. Your support will help make a difference in the lives of children in need.

John Warlick Jr.

April 6, 1960 - July 14, 2023