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JOHN WARNOCK, 81, passed away peacefully at Garden Terrace nursing home, Houston on August 3, 2010 after a long battle with dementia. John was born August 2, 1929 in Strathaven, Scotland, and worked in Montrose and Edinburgh, Scotland before moving to Houston, Texas in the 1980's.John is survived by Agnes Guthrie, his long-time partner; by daughter Anne and husband Tim; son David and wife Terri; sister Nan; brother Jimmy; cousin Edna; grandchildren Craig, Andrew, Christopher, Rory, Nick and wife Ashlee; great-granddaughter Ava, and many other family members and friends.A visitation will be held on Sunday, August 8th from 3 - 5 p.m. at the Bradshaw-Carter Funeral Home, 1734 West Alabama, Houston, TX followed by a private cremation. In accordance with his wishes, John's ashes will be scattered in Scotland.Agnes, Anne and David would like to offer special thanks to the caring staff at Garden Terrace, The Amazing Place, and John's other devoted caregivers of the past few years.For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to The Alzheimer's Association, The Amazing Place, Houston, or a charity of your choice.

Published by Houston Chronicle on Aug. 6, 2010.
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We are very sorry to hear about John passing away.
Please accept our condolences,

Renia and Staszek

September 1, 2010

Kochana Agnes,
Przyjmij moje najglebsze kondolencje . Wspolczuje ci z calego serca. Moje mysli sa z toba i twoja rodzina
Love

Maryna Lech

August 24, 2010

He'll stay in our memories.

J & B Kisielewski

August 24, 2010

Najglebsze wyrazy wspolczucia
Ania, Jurek Golka z synami

August 23, 2010

Our thoughts are with you. We will miss John's happy smiling face and that little twinkle in his eye - a true Scottish gent to the end.

Caroline & Sean McLean

August 6, 2010

The staff and Residents of Garden Terrace miss John greatly. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Garden Terrace

August 6, 2010

Dear Agnes, Anne and David,

It was a true pleasure to know John. His blue eyes always had such life, the lilt of his voice, his love of his family and Scotland... and fast cars inspired us all. Thank you for your kindness to all of us at Amazing Place. Our prayers are with you. Love, Faith

Faith Brock

August 6, 2010

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