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Biographical Sketch On The Life Of J.S. WarlickJoseph
Sale Warlick was born twelve miles from St. Louis, Mo. (St. Louis County), November 1, 1866. He was
the son of Newton Sanford and Mary Ann (Stafford) Warlick, Scotch, Irish, and German descent, with
the former dominant in his nature.
He
began preaching the gospel in 1885 at the age of nineteen, and kept constantly at it
until stopped by illness in December of 1939. He preached in nearly all of the
Southern states, a number of the Northern states, and made one trip to Canada.
He engaged in three hundred ninety - nine debates. He said: "The most
important discussions were two with J. N. Hall (Baptist) and one with Jacob
Ditzler (Methodist)." Brother
Warlick was married twice. His first wife was Miss Florence Campbell. To this
union four children were born, Homer Elvy, Bernie C., and Byron, and daughter,
Florence (Mrs. Harold R. Orr.) Florence died in 1896, and in 1901 he married his second wife,
Miss Lucie Dabney, granddaughter of E. W. Dabney, who is remembered as one of the pioneer
preachers of the gospel in Texas. Each of these Christian women assisted him
much in his work for the Master. He
published for some time the Gospel Guide, was the author of many books and
tracts, which have had a wide circulation and have been endorsed and used by
many preachers. He
has been instrumental in leading a large number to the Christ, and "expects
to meet many in the other world that have been taught the truth by him." On
Thursday,
January 2, 1941 at his home, 911 West Tenth Street, Dallas, Texas, at 1 P.M., Joseph
Sale Warlick departed this life. Brother Warlick had been in ill-health since
December 23, 1939; and although he had recovered to some extent, yet those who
were closest to him knew that his days were numbered. He
was survived by a daughter (Mrs. H. R. Orr, Denver, Col.), two sons (Homer and B.
C. Warlick, Dallas), two sisters (Mrs. Matt Albert, Elk City, Okla., and Mrs.
Addie Barnhart, Houston, Texas), and one brother (Dennis Warlick, Elk City).
He
was buried in the Oak Cliff Cemetery on Monday morning at 10 o'clock. The
following preachers were pallbearers: Frank Smith, Trinity Heights Church;
Eugene S. Smith, evangelist; Horace Teddlie, Edgefield Church; Tillit S.
Teddlie,
Western Heights Church; Coleman Overby, Sears-Summit Church; and Joe Malone,
Peak-Eastside Church. The
following is one of the songs used, which was composed by Brother Warlick: The
time has come when we must part, Among
his last words were: "I am willing to go before the Judge of all the earth
and answer for every act of every minute of my life." Joe Sale Warlick was indeed a great servant of the Lord. He held gospel meeting in almost all the states in the union and Canada. He engaged in 339 debates. He baptized thousands. He was always ready to help if there were problems. May the Lord bless the memory of this great man.
Ben M. Bogard Tribute To J.S. Warlick
There is within me a feeling of distinct loss today, for I have just received a
telegram that my most valiant antagonist, with whom I had twenty-three debates,
is Webmaster Note: Ben M. Bogard was heralded as the best of Baptist debaters during his day. He debated many preachers in the Churches of Christ including J.D. Tant and Joe S. Warlick. The above tribute was originally recorded in the Baptist journal, Orthodox Baptist Searchlight, but also appeared at the end of the page in the Gospel Advocate bearing his obituary. -Gleaned from Articles: Gospel Advocate Vol. LXXXIII, NO. 3, January 16, 1941, page 61, "Joe Sales Warlick Passes Away," J.L. Hines, Dallas, Texas; and from In Memoriam, Gussie Lambert, Shreveport, LA p.285,286.
Directions To The Grave Of Joe S. Warlick In Dallas, Texas take I-35 E just south of the downtown area to Exit 426b (8th Street E.) and go east about one mile to the Oakcliff Cemetery. When entering the cemetery go about 30 to 40 yards and stop. Look to the right toward the edge of the cemetery. The Warlick monument will be facing you. N32º 45.052' x WO 96º 48.323' Facing East Accuracy to 18ft.
   Second Wife's Inscription: Lucie A. Nov. 7, 1874 Oct. 13, 1938 "Let Her Own Works Praise Her In The Gates." Proverbs 31:31  Joe S. A Stalwart Soldier - A Courageous Fighter- A Staunch Friend- A Tender And Loving Father. |
He
was constantly in school until he was grown. His parents, though poor, gave him
every advantage they could, and his brothers and sisters cheerfully worked on
the farm that he might prosecute his studies.
Funeral
services were conducted Sunday, January 5, in the auditorium of the Sunset
Church, at 2 P.M. The building was packed with friends who came to pay a last
tribute of respect to this old soldier of the cross. Leroy Garrett, a young
preacher, read the Scripture; 
dead. He died January 2, 1941, at noon. He and I had some hard contests, and
we did not give an inch in our sharp contentions with each other; but our
personal friendship grew with the years and we became as brothers in the flesh.
We actually slept together while in one of our hardest-fought debates, and I
shall never forget some fine help he was to me once when I stood in need of just
what he could do. He could easily have refused, but he graciously granted my
request. No matter what it was, it was a friendly turn he gave that has never
been forgotten. He has visited in my home, and I have been entertained by him.
My reputation was safe in his hands. In spite of his heretical doctrine, I can
but believe that he at heart trusted in my Savior, and I expect to meet him over
on the other side, and we shall have a big time talking together in that place
where we shall understand.-Ben M. Bogard, in. Orthodox Baptist Searchlight.