Warren Leroy Brockenberry

Warren Leroy Brockenberry was born December 14, 1949 to the late Roscoe and Genevieve Brockenberry. He was the 9th of 16 children and the 7th son. He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Rock Creek Baptist Church. Prior to gentrification, he grew up in the
Georgetown area of Washington, DC where he attended Stevens Elementary and Francis Junior High Schools. In 1967, he graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School where he excelled in academics and various sports. In high school, he met the love of his life, Bonita and they married on November 21, 1967. Their marriage lasted for 48 years until she passed away on December 26, 2015. Warren continued to grieve her loss until the time of his passing. After high school, Warren attended Federal City College and majored in Political Science. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1971 but took a brief hiatus and worked for WMATA
(Metro) before returning in 1976. Overall, he served for over 15 years and rose to the rank of Sergeant First Class. Throughout his military career, he traveled widely within the United States and abroad including Germany, Korea, Belgium and The Netherlands. His positions including Military Police Officer, Drill Instructor, and Biological Chemical Control Officer.
Warren was a decorated service member and was recognized with the Army Commendation Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and several other accolades and awards. Following his military service, Warren was employed as a bus driver with various
companies including Greyhound. He enjoyed driving family and friends on long-distance trips to casinos, beaches and family vacations. His next career venture was with the DC Department of Public Works where he served as a Booter Foreman until the time of his passing. Warren was a natural entertainer. Often called "Bernie Mac" by his family and friends, he was known for his hearty laugh, jokes, "joaning" and reenactments. He will be fondly remembered for taking over the microphone from a professional comedian hired to entertain at his 65th birthday party, relieving him from his embarrassing performance. Warren was a proud
Washingtonian and lived in DC all of his life until last year when he moved to Bowie, MD to enjoy multi-generational living with his daughter, and son-in law, granddaughters and great grandson. He loved the Washington football team and supported ALL of the home teams including Howard University. He also loved to grill at his annual 4th of July barbeque and the
yearly event sponsored by Cease Fire. His blessing of all "auspicious occasions" will be sorely missed.
There to receive him in heaven are his wife, Bonita Brockenberry and siblings, David, Frederick "Bobby" and his wife Gloria, Joseph "Bang-Bang", Jean "Patsy", Roscoe Jr., Thomas "Tommy", Dorice, Gloria "Dolly", Michelle "Missy", and William. His memory will be cherished by his
children Eric and Sharnita Brockenberry (Robert Myers); three granddaughters, Noravia and Niaja McCoy, and Erin Parker-Brockenberry; two great-grandsons DiJon Washington Jr. and his brother arriving in March 2020; three sisters Theresa Lee(Larry), Vivian Brockenberry,
and Dina Jefferies; two brothers, Earl and Harry Brockenberry, and a host of other family and
friends.