Elmer Varner

1943 - 2023

MOUNT GILEAD - Elmer E. "Gene" Varner, age 80, of Mount Gilead, passed away early Tuesday morning, May 23, 2023, at Woodside Village Care Center.

On March 16, 1943, Gene was born in Mansfield, Ohio, a son of the late Susie (Swihart) Varner.

Gene left school at the age of 16 to begin working. He was an extremely hard-working man, spending most of his time in the oil fields. For many years, he owned and operated Varner Well Service.

A man of faith, Gene had been a member of the North Bend Church of the Brethren in Danville, where he sang in the choir.

Gene enjoyed going to tractor pulls, watching old westerns and cheering for the Ohio State Buckeyes, Dallas Cowboys and Cleveland Browns. He loved being with his family and meeting up with friends at Paul Revere's Restaurant in Lexington for breakfast.

Left to cherish Gene's memory are three children: Tammy (Bob) Morningstar of Mount Vernon, Bob (Missy) Varner of Mount Gilead, Lisa Watson of Mount Gilead; six grandchildren: Chad Varner, Erik Morningstar, Brandon (My) Morningstar, Levi (Ashley) Varner, Emily Varner, Austin Watson; six great grandchildren; former wife, Karen Varner; numerous nieces, nephews and friends; and his favorite canine companion, Cujo.

In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by a son, Scott White; three sisters: Catherine Varner, Margaret Stiltner, Martha Mowery; and a brother, Clarence Varner.

A Celebration of Life will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at the Edison Enterprise Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, with Pastor Ed Colegrove and Pastor Patrick Bailey officiating. Following the service, the family will greet friends there until 4:00 p.m.

Memorial contributions in Gene's name may be made to the American Heart Association.

Snyder Funeral Homes of Mount Gilead are honored to have been chosen to serve Gene's family. Special memories or condolences may be shared by visiting www.SnyderFuneralHomes.com.