Obituaries

William Herbert Varner went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at the age of 86. Herbert died peacefully in his sleep. He will be greatly missed.

Herbert was born the first of three children in Elmore County on December 22, 1935, to Hosie and Trudie Varner. He is preceded in death by his parents and one great-grandchild. He is survived by his wife of 65 years Shelby Jean Davis Varner; daughters Joanne (Eddie) Lucas, Diane (Lee) Arant, Vicki (Ray) Mullino,

Jennifer (Lee) Colquitt, Stephanie Varner; 12 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his brother John (Duretta) Varner and sister Sue (Ronald) Martin.

Herbert lived a full life, proudly serving his country in the Marines and Army, as well as his community for 35 years as a mail carrier with the Wetumpka Post Office. His military career included tours to many different countries and active service during the Korean Conflict and Berlin Crisis. During his life he enjoyed a myriad of activities that include traveling inside and outside the US, raising various animals - miniature horses. llamas, goats,