Alton "Slim" Warren, 76, of Big Spring, died on Saturday, May 23, 2009, at his residence. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel with Dan Griffith, officiating. Additional memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, May 28, 2009 at the Santo Community Center in Santo, Texas.He was born on February 21, 1933, in Santo, Texas. Slim was a dedicated educator, coach, farmer and oil field worker in his career. He was a man of great principle and a loving father, grandfather, and friend.Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Jeff and Kellyanne Warren of New York City, New York and Greg and Blanca Warren of Southbury, Connecticut; his special friend, Ruthie Stewart of Santo; five grandchildren, Gregory C. Warren, Jr., Lindsey Warren, Nick Warren, Sam Warren and William Warren; his sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Dan Griffith of Cisco; the mother of his children, Retha Godfrey Mason of Poolville; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Alta Warren; and his brother, Charles E. Warren.The family suggests memorials to a charity of your choice.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,