Varnell was retired from DuPont Corporation.
He was preceded in death by his son, Kerry Poole who passed on March 22, 1988.
Varnell is survived by his wife of 55 years, Martha Poole; daughter, Kristi Poole Moore and husband Vernon Moore, Sr.; grandchildren, Kevin and Haley; great grandchildren, Aiden and Oliver.
The family would like to thank everyone for their prayers and concerns.
There will be no visitation at the funeral home.
Private graveside service will be held in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
There will be a memorial service announced at a later date.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.