Darren Nathaniel Warren passed away Nov. 14, 2025.
Darren was born on Jan. 9, 1969 in Huntsville, AL, to Dan and Sue Warren. He graduated from Shawnee High School in 1987. Darren married Kimberly Dawn Bowen on Jan 11, 1991. While newly married and a young father, Darren obtained his bachelor’s degree in history from Capital University in Columbus, OH. Darren used his natural leadership skills to manage several different restaurant establishments.
While Darren was proud of his restaurant career, he left it behind to become a deputy at Pottawatomie County. Law enforcement was Darren’s passion and what he felt called to do. He proudly served his community as both a deputy and dispatcher until he retired due to a degenerative spinal disease that left him physically unable to work. He had a heart for the Lord and started a Daily Bible Verse and went on a mission trip to Leon, Mexico.
Darren is survived by his wife, Kimberly Dawn Warren of Shawnee; his son, Blaine Warren of Shawnee; his daughter, Kelsey Warren-Bryant and husband Adam Bryant of Norman; two granddaughters, Zoey and Phoebe Bryant; his brother, Brian and wife Gina Warren of San Antonio; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Lorna Bowen Scarberry and Larry Bowen of Bethel Acres; and brother-in-law, Chris and wife Frances Bowen of Newbury Park, California, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dan and Sue Warren.
Friends and loved ones may pay their respects at Walker Funeral & Cremation Service from 8 am to 6 pm Nov. 20th, and 8 am to 7 pm Nov. 21st, with the family present to greet friends from 4-6 pm on Friday. A memorial ceremony will be held on Nov. 22, 2025 at 10 am at the Walker Funeral Chapel with Ben Glover officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to City Rescue Mission, Forever Yours Dog Rescue, or any other animal rescue of your choice.
