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Kim Desmond "Desi" Varner Jr.

Kim Desmond "Desi" Varner Jr. obituary, Palatka, FL

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Kim Varner Obituary

VARNER Kim Desmond Desi Varner, Jr., 25, of Jacksonville, transitioned on Thursday, September 24. He was baptized at St. Matthew Baptist Church, later united with Bethel Baptist Institutional Church, and rededicated his life to Christ at Exodus International Ministries. Desi was a 2008 Raines High School graduate and football athlete. He loved sports, and was affiliated with North Jax and Kooker Park Athletic Associations, where he earned North Jax Legend and U-Haul nicknames. He was a loving father and he was very dedicated to his family and friends. To cherish his memories: two loving children, Ki'mari and Khloe Varner (LaToya Watts - his children's mother); mother, Joy Varner; father, Kim D. Varner Sr.; sister, Kristin (Travis) Williams; brother, Keenan Varner; maternal grandparents, Sam and Mable McCoy; paternal grandparents, Dozell & Hazel Varner; all of Jacksonville; and a host of other relatives and friends. A Celebration of Desi's Life will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, October 1 at Bethel Baptist Institutional Church, 215 Bethel Baptist St., Jacksonville, Bishop Rudolph W. McKissick, Jr., & Bishop Rudloph W. McKissick, Sr., officiants. Visitation: 9-10 a.m. Thursday, No viewing during the services. Interment: Evergreen Cemetery, Jacksonville. Condolences may be sent to the Varner family at www.flaggserenitychapel.com. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Karl N. Flagg Serenity Memorial Chapel, 2400 Madison Street, Palatka, FL 32177. Phone: (386) 312-0444.

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Sep. 30, 2015.

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Wilhelmenia Speights

September 24, 2019

Kim was a precious little boy. I remember his smile, worshiping at church, and all the cute clothes his parents would select. I broke my heart to hear of his death and broke my heart even more to know that his young children would no longer have their dad on this earth. Kim, sweetheart, the angel I know that you are....continue to rest in the arms of Jesus knowing that your dear mother, Joy, that I know for a fact is seeing that your children know and remember their day. To the God that makes no mistakes and loves us all dearly, I present your body back to Him, and thank Him for giving you to us, even for a short time. Dr. Menia Speights and Family.

September 15, 2019

Desi, your beautiful spirit lives on in the heart and energy of your loving father, who honors your memory every day. I am sorry I never had the honor of meeting you personally but like your family, I am dedicated to doing all I can to mentoring and investing in our youth.

October 3, 2015

To Joy, Kim, & The Entire Varner Family
You have our prayers for your strength during this hour and many years to come. Rely on God to comfort and strengthen you and rely on each other for that same comfort and strength.

Prayerfully
Deacon Dr. Menia Speighs and Emeritus Deacon Henry Speights, Jr. and Family. The Bethel Church (BBIC).

Tracey Hoover

October 3, 2015

Sorry for your loss

Taneshia Taylor

October 2, 2015

Gone way too soon! Rest easy Desi

Wanda Sue Allen

October 2, 2015

My heart and soul ache for you my dear friend.... may God comfort you and give you peace. Much Love.... Wanda Sue

Lifting you up in prayer.

Joseph Jack

October 2, 2015

On behalf of my wife Thelma Helms aka 'Tina', our family would like to send your family our heart felt condolences in the loss of your son. We pray that God would grant you his peace, comfort and joy in your time of bereavement.

October 2, 2015

Dear Kim and Family,
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of Desi. May God grant you strength and peace and comfort. Please know that you are in our prayers.

The Corey Family
Tom, Lorraine, Susan, Angela, Tommy, Tammie, Cathy and Marlo

Pamela Robinson

October 2, 2015

Rest in paradise!

Deborah Wesley

October 1, 2015

With our deepest and most sincere thoughts and prayers, do we offer condolences to you and your family. Joy and Kim, we pray that God will strengthen your hearts like never before and that He will comfort you like only He can during this time. We're so sorry for the loss of your son and will keep you both in our prayers.
Eric and Deborah Wesley

October 1, 2015

Kim & Joy,

I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you both and the rest of the family at this difficult time.

May God bless and keep you all.

Sabrina Whitfield

Detra Hickson

October 1, 2015

Deepest sympathies to the McCoy and Varner families. May God continue to provide you with all the love and support that you need during this time.

Katina Bowers

October 1, 2015

May God Give The Family and Children Endurance and The Strength.

Bianca

October 1, 2015

God will heal the broken hearts that are left here to mourn your departure. I pray your kids grow up to be remarkable leaders to society. Life is not promised and I hope you made the best out of the time you were given. I still just see the young guy at St. Matthew's. RIP Des

Jeneria Jasmin

October 1, 2015

Joy and family, I extend my sincere condolences to you and your family, during the loss of your son.

Neura Simpo & Family

September 30, 2015

JOY & FAMILY

Our prayers and thoughs are with you and your family

carnell

September 30, 2015

Rest Up Main Man Desi!!! You Will Be Missed!!! Out East Soldier!!!

Darrell Toohey

September 30, 2015

Extending to you, Kim, and family my sincere condolences for the loss of your treasured son. My family extends our deepest sympathies and know that the good Lord will help you deal with your loss. You are a treasured friend and former co-worker. Please convey our prayers to your entire family.

Brenda Thompson Childress

September 30, 2015

Sending my sincere condolences to KV Sr. and his family. We as parents, should never have to go through this with our children. My heart is broken for you my sweet friend and I am keeping you and your family in my prayers. Love Brenda Thompson

Terrian & Regina Owens

September 30, 2015

Our prayers,condolences and love for Joy and family.

Katherine McGahee

September 30, 2015

Varner Family,

Our prayers and love are with you. At this difficult time and in days to come hope you will receive strength from prayers of others.

Jim L. and Katherine E. McGahee,

Family of James and Sophia Mason, Deceased

Destinee Frazier

September 30, 2015

Praying for the family.

Truvonna Coker-Myers

September 30, 2015

May God continue you to Bless each and every one of you in your time of sorrow.
Destinee "Poodie" Frazier

Alisha Hairston

September 30, 2015

Expressing heartfelt sympathy and offering a prayer that God above will comfort you and ease the loss you bear.

September 30, 2015

Sincere condolences from your sandalwood family Bruce and Nancy frost Miller

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Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Bethel Baptist Institutional Church

215 Bethel Baptist St., Jacksonville, FL

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Celebration of Life

10:00 a.m.

Bethel Baptist Institutional Church

215 Bethel Baptist St., Jacksonville, FL

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2400 Madison Street, Palatka, FL 32177

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