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Thomas E. "Tommy" Varnell

April 10, 1930 — January 31, 2020

Thomas E. “Tommy” Varnell, 89, of Cleveland, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, January 31, 2020 at his home. He was of the Church of God. He always did for others and never met a stranger. He was known for giving the children on his route half dollars and loved to sing with his sisters at church and nursing homes. He had a servant’s heart.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Maynard and Bertha Varnell; children, Allen Varnell, Lloyd “Chip” Varnell and Robin Velba; siblings, James Varnell, Muriel Coffey, Dorothy Ross, Francis McSpadden and Pauline Phillips.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving devoted wife, Ann Varnell; sons, Mike (Sharon) Varnell and Donnie Parker; son-in-law, Johnny Velba; daughter-in-law, Tomilee Varnell; sister, Christine Swafford; sister-in-law, Teresa (Jim) Sweeney; 10 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 3:00PM until 5:00PM on Wednesday, February 5, 2020, in the Chapel of Companion Funeral Home located at 2415 Georgetown Road in Cleveland. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will begin at 5:00PM with Reverend Guinn Green officiating.

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Visitation

Wednesday, February 5, 2020

3:00 - 5:00 pm (Central time)

Companion Funeral & Cremation Service - Cleveland Chapel

2415 Georgetown Road Northwest, Cleveland, TN 37311

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Service

Wednesday, February 5, 2020

Starts at 5:00 pm (Central time)

Companion Funeral & Cremation Service - Cleveland Chapel

2415 Georgetown Road Northwest, Cleveland, TN 37311

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