Born August 6, 1946 in El Dorado, Arkansas. He was the son of Marvin Novell Varnado and Mildred Pauline Garrett. Mr. Varnado was a graduate of Southern State College and a retired insurance agent from Farm Bureau in Union County.
Mr. Varnado was a member of First United Methodist Church of Norphlet. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, and gardening. While teaching at Smackover and Norphlet schools. He also served as a football coach and during the 1975-76 season, his team earned the state runner-up title.
Preceding him in death was his father and his son, Victor Novell Varnado.
Survivors include his mother, Polly Garrett Varnado; daughter, Kristi Steelman (Kris) of Mountain Home, Arkansas; a sister, Billie Gathright of Strong, Arkansas, 2 grandsons, Grant and Garrett Steelman; a niece and nephew, Kila Gonazales and Clint Gathright; and 7 great nieces and nephews.
Visitation for family and friends will be held at the Young's Funeral Directors Chapel Wednesday, March 30, 2022 from 10:00-11:00am. Services will immediately follow visitation. Cremation services entrusted to Young's Funeral Directors.
Memorials may be made to the John R. Williamson Hospice House, 2301 Champagnolle Road, El Dorado, Arkansas 71730 or to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Foundation.
Condolences for the Varnado family may be expressed online at www.youngsfuneralhome.com.
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