Dale Matthew Varner

DALE M. VARNER STAUNTON, VA. Dale Matthew Varner, 70, husband of Dorothy (Thorne) Varner of 1802 Orange Street, Staunton, died Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at the UVA Medical Center. He was born January 4, 1941 in Highland County, the only son of the late Fay Matthew and Iva Bess (Herron) Varner. Prior to retirement in 1996, Mr. Varner was employed for 30 years with Central Coca-Cola. He was a member of Good Shepherd Church of the Nazarene. In addition to his wife of 45 years, family members include a daughter and son-in-law, Alice Faye and Sidney Monroe of Staunton; a granddaughter, Jacklyn Nichole Hite and her husband, Robert Hite; one special great granddaughter, Madison Ann Hite; and two sisters, Dorothy Clark of Churchville and Eva "Sue" Crenshaw of Staunton. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 15, 2011 in Augusta Memorial Park by the Rev. Ray Deese. Friends may call at the residence.