Gary Joe Varnell's Obituary
Born April 17, 1945 in Seminole, TX to Richard and Joann Varnell and passed away August 24, 2008 in Alpine, TX. Gary attended Clarendon Jr. College and Midwestern State University. While in high School in Wichita Falls, TX, Gary was elected to the All State Basketball Team and while at Clarendon he was Captain of the basketball team. He worked for EDS for 29 1/2 years and MBNA for 6 years, retiring in 2005. Gary was an amazing father and grandfather. He was very active in his children and grandchildren’s lives and was loved by many. Gary was known by many as a 1st rate soccer coach for many children in Richardson. Preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Joann Varnell; sister, Virgina Varnell; and loving wife for 22 years, Shirley Ann Varnell. Gary is survived by his loving wife, Melinda Hazan Varnell of Richardson, TX; children, Gary Todd Varnell and David Matthew Varnell of Richardson, Stefan Fenster and wife, Annie of Richardson, Shara Lattimore and husband Jay of Midlothian, Rebeka Rinderknect and husband Clay of Richardson; grandchildren, Aerica, Ashton and Ali Fenster, Makayla and Kade Lattimore, Samantha, Alex and Justin Rinderkencht; brothers, Johnnie Varnell and wife Janice of Denton, Gilbert Varnell and wife Chris of Garland, Chester Varnell and wife Judy of Victoria, J.R. Varnell and wife Stephanie of Allen; and sister, Vicki Montgomery and husband Ron. Visitation will be from 6-8pm, Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at Restland Funeral Home. Service will be 3:30pm, Thursday, August 28, 2008 at Restland Memorial Chapel.
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