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Thomas Varner Obituary
He is survived by his loving wife, Eve Varner; two beloved daughters and their husbands, Penny and Mark Vennerholm of Sanger, Rene and Toby Toudouze of Dallas; four grandchildren, Marko Vennerholm, Amber Vennerholm, Lucas Toudouze, and Liliana Toudouze; brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert and Joan Varner and Hampton Wayne and Kay Varner of Charlottesville, Virginia, David and Lily Mae Varner of Blackstone, Virginia, and Kenny Eugene and Jeannie Varner of Crozet, Virginia. Three sisters also survive him and brothers-in-law, Phyllis Gibson of Charlottesville, Virginia, Becky and Tony Hughes, and Brenda and Lewis Breeden of Crozet, Virginia. He will be greatly missed by his faithful companion, Pebbles.
His parents, Preston and Pauline Varner; and brother Gerald Dean Varner preceded him in death.
He was born in Staunton, Virginia on December 4, 1940.
Tom was a veteran of the 101st Airborne division of the United States Army. He was a printing pressman and worked for the McCall's/Dayton Press magazine for 20 years in Dayton, Ohio, and for Mattie Graphics for 20 years in Charlottesville, Virginia. He retired in 2001 to enjoy his beloved mountains of Virginia and the natural beauty of the wildlife there before moving to Texas to be close to his children and wonderful grandchildren.
A memorial service was held at Trinity United Methodist church in Denton, Texas on Monday, October 29, 2007. A second memorial service will be held in Charlottesville, Virginia at 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 1, 2007, at Hinton Avenue United Methodist Church with the Reverend John Peel of Denton, Texas officiating.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial tributes to St. Jude's Children Hospital.
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Bob Mattie
December 1, 2007
Tom Varner was a true pleasure to be around, a true gentleman. I enjoyed our many conversations over the years that I had the pleasure to know and work with Tom. Riverside was never the same after Tom moved to Texas. My prayers go out to Eve, Rene and the rest of the Varner family. God Bless.
Carl Greene
November 30, 2007
Great Friend-HE WILL BE MISSED
GOD BLESS
Lucille (Poindexter) Randolph
November 27, 2007
To the entire Varner family, I write in your guest book to convey my deepest and heartfelt sympathy. Having experience the pain of losing my father some 30 years ago (which still seems like yesterday), returns a constant reminder to our family's once aching heart, which is now healed. You too will feel an absence or void that one day will be filled with happier times and warm-loving thoughts of family’s loss.
To Rene (Varner) Toudouze I extend to you my personal condolence. Having worked with you at Comdial Corporation in Charlottesville, Virginia in the 1980's and'/or early 90's. I still remember your warm spirit and heart for introducing me to computer-aid graphics and your willingness to teach me more about it. Thanks Rene!
Rene, I pray for you, the Toudouze family, and the Varner family during this difficult time.
I hope the future allows our paths to cross again, to reminisce about old times. May be even meet your family one day.
To the family-- ..."Stay encouraged!"
Delores Clatterbuck
November 27, 2007
When I saw that Tom had passed it brought back all of the memories of our GE Bowling League and how much fun we had. My prayers are with Eve and her family at this time. Tom always seemed to have such a gentle soul. He will be missed I am sure of that. GOD Bless.
Chris Clements
November 26, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
It was a pleasure to have met Tom I wish only to have known him longer. Thanks for the memories.
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