Dr. James O'Tuel Warren

James was born on June 28, 1960, in Albemarle, North Carolina, and was the son of Houston Butler Warren and Louise O'Tuel Warren. He was raised in Laurinburg, actively participating in First Baptist Church and Boy Scout Troop 420, earning the rank of Eagle Scout and the God and Country Award.

He graduated from Scotland High School in 1978, where he played football and was in the school band. James then attended The Citadel, graduating in 1982, and was a member of November Company and the 1982 Sword Drill.

In 1990, he earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the Medical University of South Carolina and completed a gastroenterology fellowship at the Medical College of Georgia.

In 1993, James moved to New Bern and practiced as a gastroenterologist with Eastern Carolina Internal Medicine until retiring in 2007. He was involved in community service, including membership and past master at St. John’s Masonic Lodge #3, and participation in the Boy Scouts and other church activities.

He was married to Stephanie Prevatte Warren for 42 years, and is survived by his daughters Caroline Warren and Elizabeth Eagan, grandchildren, and brothers William and Louis Warren. Preceded in death by his son James O'Tuel Warren, Jr. and his parents.

James is remembered for his devotion to his family, service, faith, and kindness, inspiring many through his life and work.