James Matthew Varner Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

James Matthew Varner, 78, of Leesburg, formerly a longtime resident of Griffin, widower of Barbara Frances Scott Varner, died Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany. Born in Lexington, NC, May 26, 1942, he was a son of the late James Wade and Della Era Smith Varner. He was a US Navy Veteran and was a retired self-employed painter. Mr. Varner had attended Grace Fellowship Church and was an avid Drag Racing fan. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth Wade Varner. Survivors include eight children, Michael Varner and wife Karen of Griffin, Brenda Strenth of Leesburg, Jan Lewis and husband Kevin of Griffin, Jill Duecker and husband Scott of Thomaston, Gail Webb and husband Michael of Parrish, FL, Chris Logue of Thomaston, Timothy Wayne Varner and wife Samantha of Gastonia, NC and Kristie Sullivan and husband Mike of McDonough; twenty-three grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; a brother, Tony Varner and wife Bonnie of Stoneville, NC; two sisters, Nancy Hubbard of Venice, FL and Jessie Clark of Hiram; several nieces and nephews; and a beloved canine companion and best friend, Chloe. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 4:00 PM from the Chapel of Haisten McCullough Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Westwood Gardens. The family will receive friends Friday from 3:00 PM until the service hour at the funeral home. Please remember to follow all local and state requirements due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. For online condolences please visit www.haistenmcculloughfuneralhome.com. Haisten McCullough Funeral Home, 1155 Everee Inn Road, Griffin is in charge of arrangements.

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James Matthew Varner

May 26, 1942 - August 5, 2020