John William Varner

John William Varner Jr, of Etowah Tennessee, passed away February 2, 2021 from Covid 19 in Knox County Tennessee. Born in Lisbon Ohio, he was preceded in death by his father John William Varner and mother Edda Rebekah Zearley. He is survived by his loving wife Dawn M Varner, daughters Beth Varner French, Zorina Winterholler and Shawna Sams. Grandchildren Zachary and Kaylee French, Jade and Savannah Winterholler and Kellan Sams. John was a veteran, and had a distinguished career in law enforcement of 39 years. In 1990 he joined the McMinn Co Sheriff's Department and opened the McMinn County Justice Center and retired after 15 years with the Etowah Police Department.
You are encouraged to share a memory of John and/or your personal condolences with his family by visiting his memorial webpage and guestbook at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral Home of Athens is honored to assist his family with these arrangements.