08/30/2025
Jerry Warren, cowboy poet and one of our members, lost his son to cancer this week. His son had been bravely battling cancer for eight years. Please remember Jerry and his family in your prayers.
Donald Wade "Bo" Warren
November 24, 1972 – August 26, 2025
Donald Wade "Bo" Warren, 52, of Monroe, Georgia, passed away peacefully after a courageous eight-year battle with colon cancer.
Bo was born on November 24, 1972, in Jacksonville, Florida, to Diane and Jerry Warren. As a child, his family relocated to Georgia, where he graduated from McEachern High School. His deep love for agriculture and farming led him to earn an Associate's Degree in Agriculture from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, a Bachelor's Degree in Agribusiness from the University of Georgia, and a Master of Business Administration from Mercer University.
Bo was highly recognized for his work in the agriculture industry. He dedicated his career to shaping agricultural policy and advocating for farmers across Georgia and the Southeast. Bo retired from the Georgia Department of Agriculture where he served as the Director of Policy under Commissioner Gary Black.
In 2018, Bo was honored to be elected to serve District 1 on the Walton County Board of Commissioners. He approached the position with sincerity, integrity, and a steadfast commitment to the people of Walton County. He never took lightly the responsibility of making difficult decisions for the betterment of his community and cherished the relationships he built with his neighbors and fellow leaders.
Beyond his professional achievements, Bo's greatest joy was his family. He married the love of his life, Amarie, in 2017, and together they welcomed two daughters: Ellis in 2017 and Betsy in 2019. Being a "girl dad" was Bo's proudest title. He relished every moment with his daughters, from teaching them to love the outdoors and Georgia Bulldogs football to laughing through the makeovers and playful adventures they lovingly orchestrated for him.
Bo is survived by his wife, Amarie Warren, and their daughters, Ellis and Betsy. He is also survived by his mother Diane Warren of Loganville, GA; his father Jerry Warren of Griffin, GA; his sister Donna Myers and her husband Clay of Loganville, GA; nephews Cole Myers (wife Meredith), Garrett Myers (wife Bailey), and Owen Myers; and great-niece Callie.
He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, son, brother, and uncle-an advocate, leader, and friend whose impact will be felt for generations.
Services will be held Thursday, September 4, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Alban's Episcopal Church in Monroe. A visitation will precede the service in the Parish Hall at 1:00 p.m. A reception will follow at 4:00 p.m. at The Wayfarer.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to college funds established for Ellis (code B1K-S86) and Betsy (code J0Q-R87) at www.ugift529.com or to the Bo Warren Memorial Fund for community outreach at St. Alban's Episcopal Church Monroe.
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