Russell Lloyd Varvel, 74 of Piqua, Ohio, passed away on Sunday July 21, 2024 at 8:18 AM at his residence. Russell was born December 20, 1949 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late Raymond and Mary Alice (Beedy) Varvel.
Russell served his country in the United State Marine Corp in the Vietnam War. He retired from General Motors after 32 years; he was a 1968 graduate of Hillsboro High School.
Russell is preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Michael Varvel; and his sister, Mary Francis Norris.
Russell is survived by his sons, Yancy Varvel of Piqua and Jeremy Varvel of South Carolina; his grandchildren, Taylor, Noah, Ryan, Connor, Layla, and Evan; 1 great granddaughter; his brothers and sister in law, Lester Varvel of Piqua and John and Cheryl Varvel of Greenville; and his nieces, Teresa Winter, and Sherry Wilson.
Services will be held on Monday July 29, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio with Pastor Randy Clark officiating. Burial will follow in Greenville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM on Sunday July 28, 2024 at the funeral home. Veterans Honors will be conducted by the Greenville Veterans Honor Guard on Monday at the cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Judes Children’s Hospital.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.zecharbailey.com for the Varvel family.
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