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GERALD VARNEY
FOREST HILLS,Ky. — Gerald Thomas Varney, 65, of Forest Hills, Ky., passed away Sunday, March 12, 2017 at the Tug Valley Regional Medical Center. He was born Nov. 28, 1951 at Williamson, W.Va., to the late Russell Varney and Margaret Allred Varney Wellman. He was also preceded in death by his step-father; Earl Wellman.
Gerald was retired from Norfork Southern Railroad as a forklift operator and train loader. Gerald was an avid UK Wildcat and Pittsburgh Steelers fan who loved to fish and play basketball, but most of all he loved his grandbabies.
He is survived by his wife, Joann Lewis Varney of Forest Hills, Ky.; his sons, Jamie Dale (Bobbi) Varney of Huddy, Ky., and Thomas Jason Varney of Belfry, Ky.; brothers, Rodney Varney of Forest Hills, Ky., and Roger Varney of Forest Hills, Ky.; his grandchildren, Madison Shade Varney and Makayla Jaylyn Varney and a host of other loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at noon, Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home with Ed Lockard Officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, Ky., with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be from 6p.m. til 9p.m. Tuesday night at the funeral home. R. E. Rogers Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at rerogersfh.com
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libby burr
March 31, 2017
Sorry for your loss
Libby Stultz Burr, Bardstown, KY
Helen McNeil(Russell)
March 18, 2017
Rodney and Roger may God Bless and keep your memories of Gerald in your heart always.
March 17, 2017
RODNEY AND ROGER,
Don and I will pray for you during the loss of your brother. He was a good man to work with. God Bless You all.
Don and Brenda Billiter Varney
amber moodie (hale)
March 16, 2017
Love u uncle Gerald..
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Doug King
March 16, 2017
Roger and Rodney...So sorry to hear about the passing of your brother, Gerald! Prayers to you and the family!
Doug King
Baltimore, Md.
Doug King
March 16, 2017
Roger and Rodney...So sorry to hear about the passing of your brother, Gerald! Prayers to you and the family!
Doug King
Baltimore, Md.
barbara Alley(Broaddus)
March 15, 2017
Roger and Rodney sorry to hear about the loss of your brother Gerald
March 15, 2017
Roger and Rodney sorry to hear about the passing of Gerald .Barbara Alley Broaddus Debary Florida
Dodie&daphne Slone
March 15, 2017
Sorry for passing of Gerald I worked with him and always liked him my condolences to family
Tom McNeil
March 14, 2017
So sorry to hear about Gerald. We were friends starting from first grade until graduation from high school and beyond. Since my move to Lexington we lost touch somewhat except for a few reunions and a couple of times I was able to stop by his house and visit. I will cherish all our memories. My prayers are with you.
Lois Pauley English
March 14, 2017
I am so saddened by the death of my cousin Gerald.. he always had a soft spot in the corner of my heart.. my condolences to his wife,his sons and his two brothers and all his Family and Friends.. He will be greatly missed.. I loved him.. God Bless
The Hales
March 14, 2017
Jamie, Jason and Family,
So sorry to hear the passing of Gerald. We had some great memories with you all.
So sorry we cannot be there. But please know you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Herman Pauley
March 14, 2017
So sorry to hear about Gerald. Having grown up with Gerald I have lots of fond memories. My prayers are with the family.
Ronnie May
March 14, 2017
My deepest condolences to the family. May the presence of our Lord Jesus be with you in your sorrow.
March 14, 2017
Although No word is enough to help you take away your pain, but our Heavenly Father can give the strength and the comfort to those with a broken heart. Psalms 9:9. May you be granted the inner peace to help you cope with your loss. Our thoughts are with you; Please accept our sincere condolences.
JW
Florida
Dale Sammons
March 14, 2017
On behalf of my father Paul Sammons, I would like to offer our condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Gerald.
March 14, 2017
Gerald, you were like a second dad to me for alot of years! I loved your family like no other! I am completely devastated by this news! You were the best man I knew! You took me in as if I were your own! I will greatly miss you!
Cheryl Pinson Mummert.... Love you always!!!!! Hopefully I will see you again in our next home!
Stephen Baldridge
March 13, 2017
My condolence to the family,a life friend and cousin.A great man to all who know him
Barbara (Williamson) Richhart
March 13, 2017
Growing through our childhood together he was always a buddy! I will never forget his kindness and spirit.Prayers for the family and friends he leaves behind.Blessings and Peace my Friend.
Jay & Donna Williamson
March 13, 2017
I am so sorry to hear of Gerald's passing.
I remember his visits to us in Tennesse when we were children. Will always remember his great sense of humor and his laughter.
God bless his wife and family with comfort and strength at this sad time.
Jay and Donna Williamson
Larry Hurley
March 13, 2017
please accept my deepest sympathies...I had the pleasure to work with Gerald for many years and was a good friend...
Bill Ireson
March 13, 2017
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Sandi Curry Preston
March 13, 2017
So sorry to hear of Gerald's passing. My deepest condolences to the family.
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