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James McKinley Varner


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James McKinley Varner, 80, of Kannapolis passed a way Thursday, June 13, 2013. Mr. Varner was born on April 9, 1933 in Cabarrus County a son of the late Matthew and Vertie Castor Varner.

Mr, Varner attended the J. W. Cannon High School, was a Veteran having served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.

He retired from from AT&T in 1983 as an engineer in the electronic Department and was Co Founder of Varner Hauling and Grading. A member of Kannapolis Church of God he had served on the church council and was a Sunday School Teacher.

Mr. Varner had served on the Board of Directors of Big Elm Nursing Center, was a Boy Scout Leader, enjoyed fishing, gardening, hot rod cars and being with family.

Survivors include his wife, Betty Sheeks Varner whom he married on July 14, 1951; son, Rick Varner and wife, Susan, of Kannapolis; daughters, Pamela Varner Wagoner and husband, Barry of Alma, Georgia and Tonya Sheeks of Kannapolis; sisters, Frances Godfrey of Kannapolis and Eunice Cook of Kannapolis; grandchildren, Kayla Melton of Chapel Hill and Savannah Varner of Kannapolis.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 5:00 PM Sunday at the Kannapolis Church of God by Rev. Sam Crisp, pastor and Rev. Bill Sheeks.

The family will receive friends from 3:30 to 5:00 PM at the church before the service.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Kannapolis Church of God, 2211 West A Street, Kannapolis, NC 28081.

Online condolences can be made to the Varner family at www.carolinacremation.com.

Carolina Cremation of Salisbury, North Carolina is assisting the Varner Family.

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  1. Jimmy the Prince says

    June 17, 2013 at 3:29 AM

    My sympathies to Jim’s wife and family. I knew Jim through Frank Strickland and Moose when they came to the beach. We had much in common as we were both Navy men and Jim was near my age. I’m 82. We had many a good time and he will be sadly missed.

  2. Peggy Yates says

    June 17, 2013 at 3:40 PM

    I knew Jim through work at Western Electric…He was a fine gentleman and loved to pick at you.
    I am so sadden to hear this. I pray God will give the family peace and comfort and I know he will be greatly missed.. God Bless you all, Peggy Yates

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