Steven E. Varner Sr.

Steven E. Varner, Sr., 62, of Nelsonville, entered heaven’s gates Sunday, February 19, 2017 at OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital, Athens.  He was born April 9, 1954 in Columbus, son of the late Jacob “Jake” and Katherine Gates Varner.  He was married to his loving wife, Christina Cunningham Varner, who survives, for 41 years.

Steven was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who had a passion for automobiles and spending time with his family. He was a veteran of the United States Army and attended Faith Tabernacle Church when he was able. Steven will be greatly missed and forever loved.

In addition to his wife, Steven is survived by his children, Steven (Mary) Varner, Jr. of Nelsonville; Tony (Hope) Varner of Glouster and Loretta (Daniel Boros) Varner of Nelsonville; grandchildren, Steven, Drake, Noah, Olivia, Kristina and Jacob Varner; brothers, Doug Varner of The Plains and Mark Varner of Nelsonville and several cousins, nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Jeffery Scott Varner, brother, Jake Lee Varner and an infant brother.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, February 24, 2017 at the Souers-Cardaras Funeral Home, 46 Fayette St., Nelsonville.  Interment will be in Greenalwn Cemetery, Nelsonville, with military graveside services being conducted by the Combined Color Guard Unit.  Friends may call Thursday from 4-6 PM at the funeral home.

The family requests contributions be made in memory of Steven E. Varner Sr. to Souers-Cardaras Funeral Home, 46 Fayette St., Nelsonville, Ohio 45764.

Please sign his online guestbook at www.cardaras.com