David Varner, 77, of East Lake Weir, FL, passed away on Monday, February 18, 2019. David was born in Jonesville,VA to Arnold and Marietta Varner and moved to Ocala in 1980 from Richmond, VA. He was a US Army veteran. He was employed by Highland Tractor for over 30 years, and was a member of the Elks Lodge #286 in Ocala. David enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his grand-nieces and nephews.
David is survived by his sister Vesta (Billy) Andrews, brother Sid (Carolyn) Varner, nephew Joe (Kelley) Varner, great-nieces Devon (Brian) Tabor and their daughter Olivia, and Jordan (Aaron) Thomas and their daughter Hayden, great nephews Alex, Grant, and Grady Varner, and many other cousins.
David will be interred privately at Highland Memorial Park in Ocala. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 23rd at 11:00am at First Presbyterian Church in Ocala. In lieu of flowers, donations to the charity of your choice. Arrangements are being handled by Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, 910 SE Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL 34470.