Martin Wayne Varner Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Martin Wayne Varner, age 83 years, a resident of Beverly, passed away Thursday evening, April 28, 2022 at Mansfield Place in Philippi, WV. He was born June 5, 1938 at Beverly, a son of the late Martin and Mattie Payne Varner. On June 20, 1959 at Beverly, he was married to Delores Jean Collett who survives. Also surviving is one daughter, Jeannie L. Channell and husband Fred of Beverly and one son, Martin W. “Marty” Varner, Jr. and wife Christina of Town of Windsor, SC. Also surviving is one granddaughter, Jessica Lynn Channell-Butcher and husband Matthew; two step-grandchildren, Chelsea Haddix and Shae Scott and great grandchildren, Colton Kevin Morgan Butcher and Braxton Neil Wyatt Butcher. Also preceding him in death were two brothers, Troy Lee and Billy D. Varner and one infant brother, Mac McVon Varner. Wayne was a Veteran of the United States Army and had retired from Scott Saw Sales where he worked as a small engine mechanic. He was a member of Randolph Lodge No. 55, AF &AM of Beverly and was a founding member of the Beverly Volunteer Fire Department. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, metal detecting and square dancing. Wayne’s request for cremation was honored. The family will receive friends from 9:00 am until 10:00 am Saturday, May 21, 2022 at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am Saturday with Pastor Leon Brown officiating. Inurnment of the cremains will follow at Mt. Vernon Cemetery near Beverly where members of Randolph Lodge No. 55, AF & AM will conduct Masonic Graveside Rites. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Martin Wayne Varner. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.

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Martin Wayne Varner

June 5, 1938 - April 28, 2022