Charles Edward “Ed” Varney, 59, of Dover, died March 21, 2017.
He was born in Columbus, Ohio, on Oct. 12, 1957. He was a gifted musician and a faithful member of First Free Will Baptist Church of Tampa. He loved his family and church.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Terry Varney; son, Chad Varney (Amber), of Plant City; granddaughters, Ellie and Addee; mother, Hattie Varney, of Ohio; siblings, Del Varney (Joan), of Ohio, Cinda Thompson, of Arizona, Wanda Smith (Rod), of Ohio; and many nieces, nephews, family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Varney.
A celebration of life was held March 24, at First Free Will Baptist Church of Tampa.
Committal followed at Hopewell Memorial Gardens, Plant City.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Seffner Christian Academy Scholarship Fund, 11605 U.S. Highway 92 E., Seffner, Florida 33584.
Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com.
Oscar Benjamin