Oscar Wesley Warren, born on December 1, 1949, in Oakland, California, to Dr. Charles Warren and Alice Jones Warren, was the second of three children. Raised in a family deeply rooted in faith, Oscar grew up alongside his brother Charles Jr. and sister Madelynn. The family moved frequently due to his father's leadership roles in the Methodist Church, including pastoring Warren United Methodist Church (founded by Oscar's grandfather Rev. John Warren), and leading Taylor United Memorial Methodist Church in Oakland, CA, St. Marks United Methodist Church in Harlem, NY and moving to Washington, D.C. in 1968 to serve as the executive director of the National Council of Churches.

Oscar was offered a basketball scholarship to Wesleyan University, but his heart led him to Howard University, where he played on the University basketball team. At Howard, he developed his entrepreneurial skills working for The Washington Post, and became one of the first media sales agents for WHUR, the university's pioneering radio station. While matriculating at Howard, he met Diane Clinkscale, who would later become his wife and the mother of his beloved daughter, Asheya Warren.

Oscar's career in radio and television sales flourished, eventually expanding into concert promotions. His charisma and passion for music led him to organize major concerts in the D.C. area, including a two-day festival featuring Earth, Wind & Fire, WAR, and Mandrill. In 1982, the family relocated to Brooklyn, NY, where Oscar worked at WMCA Radio Station. In 1986, he was recruited to help launch the Fox Television network in Dallas, TX, which led the family to move to Oak Cliff. In Dallas, Oscar continued his work in media sales and promotions, championing Black businesses and cultural institutions like the
African American Museum and Cowboys of Color Rodeo.

Oscar was known for his charisma, entrepreneurial spirit, and involvement in the community- mentoring young promoters and driving local cultural experiences. His sense of humor, generosity, and welcoming spirit left a lasting impression on everyone he met. He had a jovial wit, never met a stranger, and his selflessness was demonstrated when he anonymously donated bone marrow to save the life of a young teenager.

Oscar is survived by his daughter, Asheya Warren, who carries forward his legacy. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Charles Jr., and his sister Madelynn Warren. He leaves behind nieces Kalimba DuBose, Ashleigh Jeter, and Anna Miya, and grand-niece Brooklyn Samuels; nephews Sanfre DuBose and Jason Samuels, and grand-nephew Heir Haynes. He is fondly remembered by Diane Clinkscale, best friends Paul Williams and Kevin Jones, and a host of extended family and friends.

Oscar's legacy will be one of laughter, generosity, and the belief that life is meant to be lived fully and shared with others. He will be deeply missed but never forgotten.