Terry Wayne Varner, 78, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Callie and John Rainey Hospice House.
Born on November 19, 1946, in Anderson, SC, the son of the late Chester Leroy Varner and Mary Jean Cathy Varner; he was the husband of 25 years to the late Pamela Thatch Varner. Terry, first and foremost, would support and always be there for his children. He was a gun enthusiast and loved watching Westerns. He served in the US Navy for 7 years and in the US Army for 4 years. During his service he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and Good Conduct Medal.
He is survived by his children: Patricia Louise Varner (David) and Denise Ann Whitfield (Ricky) who he adopted at age 2; grandchildren: Emily Whitfield, Jamie Burke, Susanna House, Ashley Page, Corey Whitfield and 5 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents and wife, he is predeceased by his first wife, the mother of his children and always his special friend: Teri Thrasher Varner and his brothers: Fred Varner, William “Bill” Varner and Tommy Varner.
Military Honors and the internment will take place at MJ Dolly Cooper Veterans Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Quilts of Valor Foundation.
The family will be at their respective homes.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Callie and John Rainey Hospice House and the staff of Seven South Stroke Unit of AnMed Medical Center for their love and care shown during this time.
The Sosebee Mortuary and Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements.
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