He was born on December 31, 1948 in Jackson, TN to the late Gene Louis Volner and Mildred Lorene Stepp Volner. He was a flooring installer by trade. He graduated from South Side High School in Jackson, Tennessee. He served in the Marines for two years upon graduation.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Bedwell Volner and a brother, Richard Volner.
He is survived by his two sons, Eddie Austin (Crystie Austin) of Pinson, Tennessee and Josh Volner (Kim Volner) of Charlotte, Tennessee; 3 grandchildren, Rylee Volner (Sarah Volner), Paige Austin, and Carlee Volner; 1 brother, Jerry Volner (Diane Volner) and 1 sister, Mary Alice Anderson (Curtis Anderson).
The family will receive friends and loved ones on Monday, January 9, 2023 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the South Chapel of George A. Smith and Sons. The funeral service will follow at 1:00 pm with Bro. John Norvell officiating. Burial will be in Lester’s Chapel Cemetery.
Pallbearers to serve will be Adam Volner, Darren Volner, Curtis Anderson, Jr., Roy Bedwell, Nathan Bedwell, and Wesley Bedwell. Honorary pallbearers will be Gentry Volner and Dallas Shumate.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.GASmithandSonsFuneralHome.com for the Volner family.
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