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Ted Varnier Obituary

A great man & great sax player passed away May 24, 2017. Collector. Steelers fan. PHS, VCU & PMUSA alum. Journaler. Barefoot skier. Joker. Prepper. Believer. Surrogate father to many. Class act. Above all, a proud, devoted family man who gave all he had.
*Bio: A "son of Ettrick" born to Durwood & Pat Varnier 10/1/44. Widowed '07 by wife of 36 yrs, Patsy. Leaves behind 4 kids & 10 grands: Allen+Holly (Allen, James, Carson), William+Lisa (Julia, Woody, Nate), Andy+Michelle (Steven, Michael) & Michelle+Ray (V.V. & Joanna), brothers Jimmy & Rick, and fiancé Jane.
**BYOB & a side June 25, Am Legion Col. Heights, to celebrate his life with great music & friends. Opens 11a, band at 3p. RSVP 615-4377 or tiny.cc/TDV

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Published by The Progress-Index on Jun. 10, 2017.

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Roslyn

June 4, 2025

Our loved ones in the hereafter may not be seen with our eyes, or heard with our ears--but there is one sure way to feel them--listen with your heart.

Jane Bowlin

June 4, 2025

I Will Miss Him Always.

Roslyn

June 4, 2024

Rest in eternal peace.

Debbie and Jim Lamoreaux

June 12, 2017

Sincere condolences on your loss. We share your pain. Ted was a good man and a fantastic musician. May your memories carry you and may you find comfort in knowing that others care. God bless

Janett Price Boyce

June 10, 2017

My thoughts and prayers and with you.

Donna & Red Richardson

June 10, 2017

Prayers of comfort and peace to the entire family and friends.Much love to Jane Such a great talented man who was loved by many and will be missed by many.Rest in peace my friend!❤

Roslyn Barr

June 10, 2017

My prayers to you and your family. May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived!

Jane Bowlin

June 10, 2017

"I love you every day. Now I will miss you every day."
-Mitch Albom. One More Day

Always.

Leslee Absher

June 10, 2017

RIP Ted..... To the family, friends and Janie...May warm and precious memories carry you through this difficult time. I'm saddened that I never got the chance to meet you or listen to you play, but rock on with that heavenly band.

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