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Gerald Varner Obituary
Knoxville - Gerald "Jerry" Ray Varner, age 80, of Knoxville, passed away April 20, 2020.
Jerry was a life-long resident of Halls. He was a Halls High School graduate in 1957 where he was named Mr. Halls High. Following graduation, he enlisted in the Air Force and worked in Air Traffic Control. His service took him all over the United States as well as a stint in Japan. Upon his honorable discharge from the military, he worked several jobs until taking a job at International Harvester in parts. After several years in that department, he moved into sales and had a long successful career retiring from Landmark International. Fishing and farming were his two most enjoyable hobbies.
He is preceded in death by his parents Floyd and Mary Varner; and brother Jack Varner.
Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 57 years Rose; three sons Ray (Tracey), Rick and Ron; grandchildren Lindsey (Shane), Alesha, Will and Baylor; great-grandchild Branson Cox; sister Kay Varner; nephews Dan (Chelsey) Varner and Travis Varner; niece Cayla (Cameron) Sharp; special sister-in-law Mary Margaret Simpson; and a life long list of friends that are way too long to list.
Thank you to all who have reached out to our family during this time of loss.
A graveside service will be held at the Varner Family Cemetery (off of McFall Lane) on Thursday, April 23, 2020, at 1:00pm. Rev. Mike Samples officiating.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to one of our local food banks.
Online condolences for the Varner family may be expressed at www.mynattfh.com.
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Eric Julian
March 22, 2022
Dear Rose, Ray, Rick and Ron and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Gerald is a good man and he and Jack will surely do some quality fishing in Heaven. May God Bless and keep you all during this tough time.
Deepest Sympathies,
Eric Julian
Julian, Jerry and Pat
April 28, 2020
Rose,Ray,Ron and all the family- We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May the Lord be with you in the coming days as you miss your loved one.
Barbara Adams
April 24, 2020
Jerry we are distant cousins I remember when you took over the graveyard to clean after your dad Floyd passed. My mother was Ethel Viriene Varner Parrott . We had a lot of talk in the days past. I know your family and all of use are going to miss you and loved you very much. May God bless your family
April 23, 2020
Ray and the Varner family- I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I went to Halls with Jack (who was a dear friend) and remember Jerry coming to watch Jack play football. Please know thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Karren Woods
Dan Sullivan
April 22, 2020
Ray, I just heard about the passing of
your Dad. Sandi & I would like to offer
our thoughts & prayers to you and
all of the family. We know in our hearts
that he now is at peace & free of pain.
God be with you all.
Ronnie Sherwood
April 22, 2020
A great man a wonderful co-worker always there when you needed him for anything almost 40 years working together will never be forgotten
Leon Pickett
April 22, 2020
Ray so sorry to hear of your dad's passing ,Prayers for you and entire family that God would give comfort and Peace, love , at this time of sadness God bless, we love each of you.
Sandra Lewis
April 22, 2020
Praying for comfort and peace for this entire family. Very sorry for your loss. Love you Ray and Tracey Varner.
Rita Byrge
April 22, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Love and prayers sent to you and all of your family.
April 22, 2020
Ray, keeping you and your family in our prayers during the loss of your Dad. He was always so nice when we talked to him at the truck dealer when we bought trucks. I know he will sorely be missed. With our sympathy Tim and Sue Grubbs.
Veronica Fox
April 21, 2020
I am sorry for your loss. Jerry and Rose were my childhood neighbors and the Cook Family loves them dearly.
April 21, 2020
Condolences and prayers to the Varner Family,
Larry Bray
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