Mr. Robert S. "Bob" Varnadoe

Mr. Robert S. "Bob" Varnadoe

Robert Varnadoe Obituary

Published by Banks Funeral Home - Sylvester on Aug. 9, 2016.
Mr. Robert S. "Bob" Varndoe, 76, of Poulan died Tuesday, August 09, 2016 at his residence. Mr. Varnadoe was cremated. A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 PM on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at Mr. Varnadoe's residence located at 230 Hunton Street NW, Poulan, Georgia. Mr. Varnadoe was born on July 20, 1940 in Doerun to the late James Monroe and Ruby Smith Varnadoe. He had lived in Worth County since 1959. Mr. Varnadoe had served in the United States Army. He was formerly employed by Car Care and Bryan and Jordan Body Shop. Survivors include his children, Angie Saunders (Mark) of Daphne, AL, Rhonda Salter of Worth County, and Alan Varnadoe (Renee) of Doerun; grandchildren, Adam Saunders (Sarah), Sara Saunders, Brandon Truelove, Tyler Salter, Jake Varnadoe, Sam Varnadoe, and Jon Ellis Varnadoe; great grandchildren, Mia and Emma Saunders; and his special friend and love of his life, Marjorie Childre. Please sign our online guest registry at www.banksfh.com. Banks Funeral Home in Sylvester is in charge of arrangements.

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Linda Clemens

August 12, 2016

Ed will miss his visits to the nursing home, he always consider Bob a good friend. I won't ever eat peanut brittle without thinking of the awesome candy Bob made at Christmas time. We want to extend our sincere condolences to his loved ones and family at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.He will be missed by his friends.

ERIC HALL

August 11, 2016

So sorry to hear about Bob. We had some great times going swimming at his house in Poulan and going on vacations with him. He will be missed. Eric Hall and family

Letter from Heaven
To my dearest family some things I'd like to say
But first of all to let you know that I arrived today,
I'm writing this from Heaven. Here I shall dwell with God above
Here, there's no more tears of sadness. Here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight
Remember that I am with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through
God picked me up and hugged me and He said "I welcome you,
It's good to have you back again,
you were missed while you were gone,
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly, you are part of my plan
There's so much that we have to do to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things that he wished for me to do
And foremost on the list was to watch and care for you
And when you lie in bed at night, the days chores put to flight
God and I are closest to you . . in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth and all those loving years
Because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears
But do not be afraid to cry, it does relieve the pain
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
1 wish that I could tell you all that God has planned
If I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand
But one thing is for certain though my life on earth is o'er
I'm closer to you now than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb
But together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
When you're walking down the street and you've got me on your mind
I'm walking in your footsteps, only half a step behind
And when it's time for you to go . . from that body to be free
Remember you're not going . . you're just coming here to me.


Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

ERIC HALL

August 11, 2016

So sorry to hear about Bob. We had some great times going swimming at his house in Poulan and going on vacations with him. He will be missed. Eric Hall and family

Letter from Heaven
To my dearest family some things I'd like to say
But first of all to let you know that I arrived today,
I'm writing this from Heaven. Here I shall dwell with God above
Here, there's no more tears of sadness. Here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight
Remember that I am with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through
God picked me up and hugged me and He said "I welcome you,
It's good to have you back again,
you were missed while you were gone,
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly, you are part of my plan
There's so much that we have to do to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things that he wished for me to do
And foremost on the list was to watch and care for you
And when you lie in bed at night, the days chores put to flight
God and I are closest to you . . in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth and all those loving years
Because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears
But do not be afraid to cry, it does relieve the pain
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
1 wish that I could tell you all that God has planned
If I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand
But one thing is for certain though my life on earth is o'er
I'm closer to you now than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb
But together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
When you're walking down the street and you've got me on your mind
I'm walking in your footsteps, only half a step behind
And when it's time for you to go . . from that body to be free
Remember you're not going . . you're just coming here to me.


Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

Cindy Johnson

August 10, 2016

Bob will truly be missed by so many, especially the Ewing family. He has been a dear friend of the family and the love of my Aunt Marjorie's life. He took my son on his first real fishing trip on the family farm in Ocilla. Many memories we will never forget. He and my Daddy (Gator) are now Heavenly Buddies!

Ewing & Bobbie Fletcher

August 9, 2016

We are shocked and saddened by Bob's death. He was such a wonderful man and a dear friend to us. We are Marjorie's cousins and have always considered Bob a part of our family. He will be missed. HPh Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Carol York

August 9, 2016

Condelences to the families of Bob. Many good memories of him during my early childhood and through the years. Many prayers for each of you that God will hold you close. Bob's Mother and Father and siblings were close to my Grandmother and Mother.

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