Brett Hiram

Warner

Brett Hiram Warner, 37, of Dexter, New York, passed away unexpectedly on November 9, 2026, at his home.

He was born July 24, 1989, in Watertown, New York, son of Ronald C. and Shermie A. (Smith) Warner. He graduated from General Brown High School in 2007. During his years at General Brown, Brett followed in his father’s and uncle’s footsteps, playing running back and linebacker for the General Brown football team. He had the honor of playing in the Carrier Dome three times and served as team captain. He also enjoyed playing basketball and baseball.

Following high school, Brett worked in construction for Syracuse Utilities in the local area. At a young age, he began what would become a lifelong career working alongside his father at Warner’s Distributors. In 2018, he officially became a partner with his father, and together they renamed the business Thomas-Arnold North Shore Distributors. The two worked side by side and continued their partnership through the present.

On September 8, 2018, he married Billie Jean Caprara. Although their marriage later ended, they remained good friends and devoted co-parents to their children.

Brett was a member of the Sons of the American Legion in Dexter. He enjoyed hunting, golfing, and playing poker. He was especially proud of taking second place in a World Series of Poker tournament at Turning Stone. He looked forward to his weekly poker games with his friends and buddies.

Above all, Brett loved spending time with his children. He especially enjoyed golfing and hunting with Kingston, coaching him in basketball, attending Addie’s softball games, coaching her softball team, and jet skiing with Jaeden. His children were the center of his world, and the memories they shared together will be treasured always.

Among his survivors are his three children, Addison L. Warner, Kingston W. Warner, and Jaeden R. Warner; his parents, Ronald C. and Shermie A. Warner of Dexter, NY; two brothers and a brother-in-law, Tanner S. Warner and Michael Fuller of San Francisco, CA, and Adam R. Warner of Dexter, NY; two nieces, Veronica Warner and Genevieve Warner; two nephews, Gavin and Reeve Warner; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Calling hours will be held on Saturday, November 14th, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Johnson Funeral Home 237 William St., Dexter, NY.

Following the services, family and friends are invited to a dinner from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Dexter American Legion

In memory of Brett, the Pop Warner Football and Cheer Program 34 Grant St., Dexter, NY 13634 or to the Brett Warner Scholarship c/o General Brown School Business Office PO Box 500 Dexter, NY 13634 ( Checks may be made payable to General Brown CSD Scholarship Fund).

Online condolences may be left at www.dexterfuneralhome.com.