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Anthony Varnado Obituary
He was preceded in death by father, Lucious Varnado and younger sister, Lisa Varnado.
Anthony was survived by his mother Hattie Mae Varnado ; 2 children Lisa (Nikola) Rakic and Lucious Varnado; 3 siblings Lynna (Richard) King , Lucious (Lisa) Varnado Jr. and Nichole Varnado; 1 grandchild Trinity Harper; 2 nephews, Darrell Wheaton and Joseph Pittman III and a host of friends and extended family.
Memorial Service will be held Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 11 am at McDuffie Funeral Home 1525 Broadway Gary, IN 46407. Condolences can be emailed to [email protected]
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Patricia Woods (Tang)
May 17, 2025
Ant, I´m going to miss you. Love you.
Mary Brown
May 17, 2025
To Latrice Varnado and Family: May Our God Comfort Your Entire Family During This Time Of Sorrow. God bless Rest In Peace Anthony.
Alan Harris
May 16, 2025
To the family of Anthony V, may you all find peace in the loss of Anthony. Big Dawg was a gentle giant that I had the pleasure of working with at Ingredion in Indianapolis. He was funny laid back fella that always talked about his mom and son. RIP Big Dawg, until we meet again
Shirlonda Dowd
May 16, 2025
RIH Ant!
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NichoLe Varnado
May 16, 2025
Anthony "T-Scony" Dennie
May 15, 2025
My Deepest Condolences to the Varnado Family...my Potna you will be missed Bruh
LoVette Ross
May 13, 2025
I love you Big cuzn Anthony SIP. fly high God needed you most.
Nadia Beavers
May 13, 2025
My deepest condolences to everyone this is definitely a hard one to take. I Thank Anthony for the years of memories we created to know you was definitely my pleasure. You will be missed
Julie Patrick
May 12, 2025
My heart and prayer's goes out to you all
Donte Blanton
May 12, 2025
My sincere condolences to your family. It was a pleasure having you as a friend and teammate. Rest well big fella
Geraldine
May 10, 2025
My deepest condolences to your family!! May God comfort the family
Marcetta Walton
May 9, 2025
My condolences and prayers for my classmates and family on the lost of their brother our classmate too.
Monica Threatt
May 9, 2025
My deepest condolences to the Varnado family my you continue to R I H Anthony Varnado class of 87 you will be missed.
Karen Davis
May 9, 2025
My sincere condolences to the family. To my Horace Mann brother...I know you are resting safely in the arms of the LORD. My continued prayers for the family.
John Rabb
May 9, 2025
My deepest condolences to family and friends. On Angel wings.
Terrance
May 9, 2025
My deepest condolences and prayers to you and your family may God give you strength to heal your pain in this difficult time sincerely the Taylor family .
Zo Carter
May 9, 2025
I would like to send my condolences to the Varnado family from Zo Carter and the whole Carter family God bless y´all
Gloria McClatchey
May 9, 2025
To The Varnado Family: Please accept my sincerest condolences on the passing of Anthony "Ant. I will always remember Ant fondly and that infectious smile. He will truly be missed. I pray that God comfort you and lift you up during this difficult time.
Mary Outling
May 9, 2025
I know how it feels to lose a brother but I don´t know how you feel but just remember that the Lord is with you and the family know that I love you MaryOutling
Brian Sims
May 9, 2025
Gonna Miss u big bro even tho it's been years you'll still was like family to me til we meet again
Kyona Collins
May 9, 2025
Your presence brought light and warmth to those around you, and your memory will continue to live on in our hearts. Though we may not have spent every day together, your kindness, spirit, and the love you shared will never be forgotten. Rest peacefully, and may your journey onward be as beautiful as the life you lived.
Your Cousin From Cleveland Ohio
Kyona Collins & Family
Deborah
May 9, 2025
You never really kno how much you love a person until it´s a REALITY CHECK LOVE YOU CUZ
Raphael Love Sr.
May 9, 2025
My Baby Brother from another Mother and My A1 since Day1
The feeling is unexplainable how I have been feeling since the news and only very close ones will ever understand! My Dogg you will forever be held in a special place in my mind heart and soul My G
Rest Easy and Much Love always and forever
Love You Bro
So many memories and a bond that will never be broken that we built ......
Angela Woodley
May 8, 2025
My deepest and heartfelt condolences to the family
Angela Woodley and family praying for you guys
Tracy Varnado
May 8, 2025
R.I.H Cousin (Ant)
Ruben
May 8, 2025
DON'T KNOW WHERE TO START MY BROTHER AND I WILL SAY THIS WE GREW UP TWO BLOCKS FROM EACH OTHER WE WENT TO HIGH SCHOOL TOGETHER AND GRADUATED TOGETHER WE HAD A GREAT CHILDHOOD GROWING UP THINGS WILL NEVER BE THE SAME WE USED TO TALK ON THE PHONE AND MAKE EACH OTHER LAUGH FOR HOURS WE WILL REMEMBER YOU ALWAYS.
Ruben
May 8, 2025
Melissa "Missy" Odom
May 8, 2025
My deepest condolences
Tannette Williams
May 8, 2025
My condolences and prayer to the family
Larry White
May 8, 2025
Deepest condolences to the Vanardo Family!
Anthony were classmates at Horace Mann in 1987. You will be missed. Rest in Oeace!
Dr. Larry White Sr.
Natashia Smith
May 8, 2025
Sending my love & heart felt condolences to the entire family
Della M Williams
May 8, 2025
My condolences to Lynna and the Varnado family.
Rosa Rodriguez
May 8, 2025
I was just like to say that Ant you will be missed and I will remember you with that big smile on your face the last time I seen. And I will forever remember that little boy that used to live across the street from the Rodriguez s on the low End on 8th Madison! Rip and Rih!!
Patricia Carter
May 8, 2025
Phillip and Patricia Carter
May God bless you and your family.
Duane Spears
May 8, 2025
My condolences to the Varnado Family. My family and I will keep you in our prayers during these difficult times.
Pamela Nance (Starks)
May 8, 2025
My condolences to the family me and my siblings grew up with you and your siblings from Jefferson to Horace Mann rest in peace
Helen Woods
May 8, 2025
Our hearts are broken, forever missed never forgotten. Thank God for the life of memories for our family, love you Ant
Joyce Mosley
May 8, 2025
I'm sorry to hear about this shocking news, I send Heartfelt condolences and prayers for you at this time, and I know that he has gone to unite with his dad and the Lord who
knows best, so keep your faith and It will be
better days ahead... From long time friend.Joyce Mosley
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