William "Mayhem" A.T. Warren

William Andrew Thomas Warren, known to those around him as Andy or Mayhem, passed away on December 27th 2017 at 3:44am in Orlando, Florida. Born in 1970 in Louisville, Kentucky, to Bill and Gladys Warren, he spent the first 7 years of his life there. In December of 1978 he moved to Orlando, Florida where he spent most of his life. He graduated from Colonial High School in 1988. Working at Home Depot in 1990, he met Jamie Lynne Tucker. After moving to Baltimore, Maryland in ‘91, they were married in August of ‘92 and moved back to Orlando in ‘93. Everyone who knew Andy knew he was a husband and a father. He was never shy about telling people about his family. He leaves his legacy with his wife, Jamie, and three biological daughters, Amanda, Michaela and Shelby and his mother, Gladys. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Hughie and Thelma Miller and his dad Bill Warren. Andy’s family encompasess more than these five women. He has six adopted daughters that he loved and guided as his own. He has grandchildren who called him Poppy. He has an army of brothers that he stood with and defended until his last, and who will continue to be around to defend his. He chose a family that was closer and stronger than any blood bond could create. Andy was always there for anyone who needed help, even those who didn’t necessarily know they needed anything. He would happily give of himself, to help someone else in need. He lived by his own rules, and they were rules that everyone should consider adopting. God, Others, Self He always put himself last. God and others always came before what he wanted or needed. He instilled that into all his children You will not grow up stupid and you will not go to hell. Andy instilled a need for education in all of his children. Not only a traditional education, but a desire for learning. Whether it was street smarts or book smarts, he always encouraged them to figure it out and learn something new. Andy insisted his daughters and family wouldn’t go to hell. He showed them to the lord, and helped keep them on the path. Do what you love. Even if it wouldn’t make you a fortune, even if it would just barely pay the bills. Go after your dreams, do something that makes you happy. Doing a job that pays the bills is not enough. It is not worth it to do something for a paycheck if it makes you miserable. Smile More. Once he heard this phrase he couldn’t get enough. It was one of his last tattoos, on his neck. It was big and bold. He wanted to live life with a smile on his face, and he did, all while reminding others to do the same. Last, but never least: Don’t Mess with the Duck. While this rule was directed at Momma Duck (a warning to daughters with smart mouths, and strangers alike) and expressed exactly how much he loved and stood by his wife-it is a rule that is applicable to his life. No one messed with his family. He was always there to defend them, even if that defense was as simple as encouraging them to stick up for themselves. Andy was a light to everyone who met him. He put smiles on faces, helped dissipate tears, and calm the most anxious nerves. We are all going to miss him, but we are all better for knowing him. There will be a memorial held for family and friends on January 6th 2017 at 11am River of Life Church (Vital Church) 281 N Division St, Oviedo, FL 32765 There will be a processional starting at 10:00 am at the Oviedo Mall and ending at the Church for anyone who would like to join. This will be a “come as you are” memorial. It is the wish of the family that you avoid wearing formal, black clothing and instead opt for something that will put a smile on your face. Andy lived his life wanting to be comfortable and we are going to celebrate him the same way. If you would like to help the family out during this time please follow the links below. Go Fund Me for Momma Duck: https://www.gofundme.com/mayhems-legacy Meal Train: https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/2lk2mm

William "Mayhem" A.T. Warren

December 17, 1970 - December 27, 2017