Thomas "Tommy" Varnes
August 19, 1944 - June 22, 2018
Thomas “Tommy” Varnes, 73, of Cross City passed away June 22, 2018. Mr. Varnes was born August 19, 1944 to the late Pop and Betty Varnes in Orlando, Florida, but had spent most of his life in the Cross City area. He was a Past Master and longtime Treasurer for Shamrock Lodge # 268 Free and Accepted Masons in Cross City and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Cross City. Mr. Varnes had worked for several years with the Department of Corrections and had retired as Warden from the Lancaster Correctional Institution. Mr. Varnes is survived by his wife of 51 years Lucille Varnes, his son Shannon Varnes (Kelly), his daughter Amy Douglas (Brent), his brother Wayne Varnes, his sister Gloria Heishman, his grandchildren Jarrett, Rebecca, Blane, and Regan, and other extended family members. Funeral services for Mr. Varnes will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at the First Baptist Church of Cross City, with Pastor Mike Brown and Rev. Bobby Young officiating. Interment with Masonic Services will follow at New Prospect Cemetery in Old Town. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday evening from 6-8 PM. Arrangements have been placed under the care of Rick Gooding Funeral Home Cross City, Florida 352-498-5400 and Chiefland, Florida 352-493-0050. Please sign the online guest book at rickgoodingfuneralhomes.com
Thomas “Tommy” Varnes, 73, of Cross City passed away June 22, 2018. Mr. Varnes was born August 19, 1944 to the late Pop and Betty Varnes in Orlando, Florida, but had spent most of his life in the Cross City area. He was a Past Master... View Obituary & Service Information