Carl Wayne Warwick

Carl Wayne Warwick was called to be with God on April 5, 2025. He passed peacefully at home with his family by his side. Joining his parents, Beulah and Jay Carl Warwick along with his brother Tommy Warwick. Carl is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Nancy Hensler Warwick. Cherishing Carl’s memory are his two daughters, Karla and Julie and their husbands Scott and Alan. Survived by six grandkids, Daniel Baker, wife Kristen, David Baker, wife Jana, Jay Chapman, wife Dinell, Gregory Chapman, Jr., wife Emma, Drs. Jennifer Youngblood, husband Todd, and Vanessa Kent. Great-grandchildren Luke, Ellie, Aubrey, Scottie, Bennett, Charlotte, Caleb, Morgan, Cade and Sloane. Sister-in-law Debbie Hensler Fitzgerald, husband Kinney and niece Gena Hutto, husband Dean, nephews Chad and Ryan, wives Molly and Heather, along with several great nieces and nephews. Born in Dallas, Carl met Nancy, from Baytown, at Texas Christian University. He made the All-Conference team in 1956 and All-American in 1957. Carl signed his pro-contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1957 at the age of 20. He went to the minors and debuted his career with the Dodgers in 1961. Carl was traded to the St. Louis Cardinals then to Houston Colt .45s. The Cardinals traded back for him in 1963. Carl is best remembered for his performance in the 1964 World Series with the Cardinals, tying the record for pinch hits which stands today. After the Cardinals, he went to the Baltimore Orioles and ended his career with the Chicago Cubs at age 29. When he retired from baseball, he started Carl Warwick and Associates, a real estate investment company. He continued with baseball being Chairman of the Major League Baseball Alumni organization, overseeing charity golf tournaments to benefit distressed players. Carl helped form the R.E. Bob Smith Award for outstanding college baseball player of the year award. He was a member of the Harris County-Houston Sports Authority for 12 years. He was inducted into the TCU Lettermen’s Hall of Fame in 1989 and into the Texas Baseball Hall of Fame in 2003. Carl was a member of Champions Golf Club since 1966 and a long-standing member of Champions Forest Baptist Church. He has also supported multiple charities throughout his years. Whether golfing, fishing, or telling stories of his playing days, his proudest moments were spent with his family. He never met a stranger, saw the good in everyone. Friendship was the most important part of life to him except for his love for God. To God be the glory. Services will be held in the Chapel at 11am on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at Champion Forest Baptist Church located at 15555 Stuebner Airline Road, Houston, TX 77069. You can view the funeral at www.championforest.org/guide/funerals/livestream No password is needed. It is only live the day of the funeral. Words of condolence may be left for the family at www.davisgreenlawnfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home, 3900 B.F. Terry Blvd., Rosenberg, Texas 77471, Phone 281-341-8800.

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Carl Wayne Warwick

February 27, 1937 - April 5, 2025