William Council "W.C." Varnell
July 21, 1935 ~ March 27, 2016
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Rocky Mount - William Council "W.C." Varnell, Jr., age 80, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2016. Born in Edgecombe County, NC on July 21, 1935, he was the son of the late William Council Varnell, Sr. and Ethel Lynch Varnell. He was also preceded in death by his sons, Kim Varnell and Matthew Varnell; and his sister, Dorothy Rowland.
W.C. served his Country in the United States Army. A man of strong faith, he was a member of Proctor's Chapel for many years, serving as a Deacon and also teaching the R. A. Program. The last 40 years he spent at West Edgecombe Baptist Church, serving as a Deacon. He was a workaholic at farming and firefighting. He also loved to fish and hunt, but he loved feeding people and cooking BBQ pigs. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and will be dearly missed by all those who knew him.
W.C. leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife of 55 years, Patricia Ann Rose Varnell; his sons, Danny Varnell and wife, Vickie, of Rocky Mount; and Shane Varnell and wife, Tracy, of Rocky Mount. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Morgan Varnell, Haley Varnell, Bridget Varnell, Brandi Varnell, Braxton Varnell, Kamryn Varnell, Daniel Varnell, Will Varnell and Gage Varnell.
A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at 2:00 PM at West Edgecombe Baptist Church, 13821 NC 43, Rocky Mount with the Pastor Bill Webb and Rev. Allen Mills officiating. Burial will follow at Pineview Cemetery. The family will receive friends and relatives on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at West Edgecombe Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to West Edgecombe Baptist Church Sanctuary Renovation Project, 13821 NC 43, Rocky Mount, NC 27801.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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West Edgecombe Baptist Church
13821 NC Highway 43 N
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
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Tuesday 3/29, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Service
West Edgecombe Baptist Church
13821 NC Highway 43 N
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
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Wednesday 3/30, 2:00 pm
Cemetery
Pineview Cemetery
761 N. Raleigh Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
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Our sympathy goes out to the Varnell Family. May the Lord give all of you the peace and comfort that you need at this time.
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Remembering working around the Varnell home many years ago and enjoying the cookouts and so on and sharing the church family. WC was a great man and will surely be missed. God Bless you Ann and all your family. Love Dorsey and Betty Malcolm
My heart and prayers are with Ann, Shane, Danny, and the rest of W.C.’s family. This is a tough change in the lives of those left behind, but W.C. is fully healed and forever happy, reunited with Matt and so many more who have gone on before. God bless you and keep you, and hold you warmly and tenderly in your days of grief.
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Our prayers are with Mrs. Ann and the family. May God grant you peace.
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Keeping you all in my prayers.
Our prayers are with you, Mrs. Ann, and all the Varnell family during your time of loss. Mr. Varnell loved the Lord and was one of my R.A. directors at Proctor’s Chapel back in the late ’60’s. We thank God for his life of Christian service, and that he is now with the Lord.
WC was very loving,giving man to his church family. He would drive his truck to church on Sunday with back filled with beautiful,delicious tomatoes for everyone . He kept a smile on his face and hug for everyone along with kind word. He will be greatly missed by his WEBC church family and West Edgecombe community . Our thoughts and prayers are with Ann,Danny,Shane,his grand children and other family members. Cherish the good times at lake Gaston,cookouts, farming memories til you meet him in heaven. GOD bless you all with peace and grace that only He can give. In Christian love and sympathy. Tom and Martha Barnes
Mr Varnell was a hard working man that loved God and his family I have fond memories of working on the farm with them, enjoying good times at the lake and church. He will be greatly missed by many. May God bless your family with peace and comfort.. Love and prayers… Tony & Linda
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