“Scooter” William Horace Warrick, Sr. passed away at home in Greenbrier the morning of September 6, 2026. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, September 10th in the Chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Greenbrier with Chaplain Jessica Crenshaw officiating. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 9th from 3pm to 6pm and again on Thursday, September 10th from 10am until time of service at 12pm. He was born November 11, 1950, to the late Henry C. Delk and Gladys Warrick in Nashville, Tn. He immediately earned his nickname “Scooter” upon entering this world from his father who said, “He scooted right out across the bathroom floor!” Scooter loved being a part of a huge family; always wanted to be around people and never came across a stranger. He dropped out of school early to join the military during the Vietnam War in hopes that it would keep his other brothers safe from the draft. He served almost two years “in country”, between Vietnam and Okinawa. He earned a Purple Heart for his service, among several other metals, and like so many other veterans of his era, he too was exposed to Agent Orange which later caused several health issues.
After his time in war, he came home to his wife, continued to serve six more years in the Army Reserves, had their first son, “Bill” William Warrick, Jr., and worked hard to support his family, often having multiple jobs at once. His most memorable jobs included working at Nashville’s Farmer’s Market, Kroger’s, cross country driving semi-trucks, and most recently at Lowe’s Millwork in White House, Tn, where he retired in 2009.
Fifteen years after having Bill, Scooter and Mary Frances adopted their second son Thomas Warrick. Thomas was placed in their home through the foster program at the early age of 3 months old; due to the circumstances surrounding Thomas’s early life it became evident to Scooter, Mary, and Bill that Thomas belonged in their home for good. Over the course of their time as foster parents, Scooter and Mary opened their home up to approximately three dozen foster children.
He is survived by his son, Thomas (Jessica) Warrick; grandchildren, Nathan Warrick, Amanda (Tony) Lavelle, Jasmine (Paul) Warrick, Dalton (Bailey) Warrick, Isabella Warrick, Elena Warrick and David Warrick; great-grandchildren, Michael and Leo Lavelle, and Octavia and Chadwick Warrick; siblings, Jerry Warrick, Pam Elliott, Patsy (Jimmy) Watkins, Junior (Donna) Warrick, Ray (Maria) Warrick, Rosie (Babe) Donelson, Betty Jean (Terry) Bolton, Johnny Warrick, Dot (Tony) Baxter, and Cathy (Donnie) Wauford.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Mary Frances Warrick; both parents; son, William Warrick, Jr.; sister, Gladys Ann Sipsy and brothers, Roger Dale Warrick and James Lee Warrick. Online condolences may be made at www.austin&bell.com
