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Wayne Varnier Obituary

Wayne Lee Varnier

Wayne Lee Varnier, 81, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, December 30, 2025. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Judith Walker Varnier; two wonderful children, Lt Col Christopher Varnier, USAF (Susan) and Erin Tignor; eight adored grandchildren, Madison, Stephen, Mila, Susie, Kane, Kasey, Ben, and Bridgette; beloved sisters, Suzanne Blyer (Lenny) and Carol Herrin (Sam); as well as many nieces, nephews, and extended family. Wayne grew up in Sandston, was a 1962 graduate of Highland Springs High School, a US Air Force Veteran, and retired as a Telecommunications Technician with Verizon. An active member of Shady Grove United Methodist Church in Mechanicsville, he served as Sunday School Superintendent for over twenty years. Wayne was also his Neighborhood Watch Coordinator.

The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m., with a celebration of Wayne's life beginning at 11 a.m., Thursday, January 8, 2026 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd. Interment will be private. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Shady Grove UMC, 8209 Shady Grove Rd., Mechanicsville, VA 23111.
Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Jan. 7, 2026.

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Jimmy Burton

January 11, 2026

He was good friend growing up in Sandston. Also a good friend at work. He will be missed.

Charlie Bates

January 10, 2026

I'm so sorry to have missed Wayne's celebration of life. I received the sad news
just today (01/10/26). Wayne and I worked together for years and he helped me
to complete many job related tasks. Wayne was always first to help with advice
and action to solve any Job or personal problem. I will miss Wayne's gentle banter and sincerity he radiated. To Wayne's family, his friends feel your loss greatly.

Jacqueline Muoio

January 7, 2026

Wayne was very special person.

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