Roan-Varnes, Jr.-Obituary

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Roan Edward Varnes, Jr.

Ocala, Florida

Oct 24, 1944 – Jul 11, 2025 (Age 80)

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BORN
October 24, 1944
DIED
July 11, 2025
AGE
80
LOCATION
Ocala, Florida

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Roan Edward Varnes, Jr., aged 80, passed away on July 11, 2025, in Palatka, FL. Born on October 24, 1944 at Mary Lawson Hospital in Palatka, FL to Roan Edward Varnes and Edith Shirley Walters. Ed was a cherished member of his community and a loving figure in the lives of his family and...

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Ed was a fellow worker with the DOT and a good friend in Grandin, He told me when i moved to Grandin that once you were there you would become at least a cousin in 1 year He was right.

I'm sitting here alone writing you a letter because you meant so much to me, and I can't seem to stop crying, which is funny because I know you would laugh at me if you knew I was crying. Thank you for being a second Dad, thank you for putting up with me staying over with Kaylon virtually every weekend from 3rd grade until I moved away, and thank you for teaching me how to laugh at life- I have more to say but I'm writing it all down. I know I'll see you again my friend.

It was a great man a very smart man and a very caring man but most of all he was my friend and I always will miss him and all the laughs that we had love you, my brother

To the love of my life forever and always till we meet again.

Ed was an amazing man and meant more to me than I would ever be able to describe. He was my little league coach, funny, someone I loved and respected, and for much of my childhood he was a second dad. Ed is the reason I like baseball and sometimes still enjoy listening to games on the radio instead of the TV, because he was right - the radio announcers are way better. So, so many wonderful memories and experiences that changed my life for the better. Ed always has held a special place in my...

An amazing man, mentor, and life of the party. I will forever remember you throughout my life. I love you and will see you again someday!

You belong among the wildflowers You belong somewhere close to me Far away from your trouble and worries You belong somewhere you feel free You belong somewhere you feel free We hope we will always have our memories of our time with you Brenda, Derek & Tyler Sweeney

To the love of my life you are forever in my heart . I will love you till we meet again.

the best grandpa ever was always there for me