Bible Teacher Bob Warren Dead at 68

A well respected man, pro basketball player, and Bible teacher has died.

Robert G. "Bobby" Warren of Hardin was born in Murray in 1946, and died Monday at the age of 68. He owned the B.A.S.I.C. Training Center, where people have attended camps, retreats and Bible studies for more than 30 years.

Following a Twitter post Monday afternoon, social media has had numerous posts by people affected by Warren's hospitality and teachings. He recorded his lectures for people to hear at home, and has published numerous books.

A former hoops standout for Vanderbilt University, Warren started holding Bible studies in the late 1970s, after playing professional basketball for eight years. Through the years his ministry grew, and so did the facilities on "The Hill." It was never a church, but existed to evangelize, and to encourage believers to let Jesus work through them.

Bob is survived by his wife, Kim, and their son Benjamin.

Visitation will be held at Collier Funeral Home, 211 West 5th Street in Benton, on Thursday, August 28, between 4:00 and 8:00 pm, and on Friday, August 29, beginning at 11:00 am at First Baptist Church of Murray.

Funeral Services will be held at First Baptist Church, at 1:00 pm Friday. Interment will follow in the Wadesboro Cemetery in Hardin.

Collier Funeral Home is handling all arrangements.