M. Reid Varney

MR. M. REID VARNEY, 69, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2003, in Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Reger Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington. He was born Aug. 25, 1934, in Cabell County, W.Va., the son of the late Arnold and Inez Bartram Varney. He was a retired firefighter with the Huntington Fire Department, with 20 years of service. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, having served during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Howard P. Hall VFW Post 1064 of Huntington, whose members will conduct military graveside rites. He also was a member of American Legion Post 16, Huntington. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Paul Allen Varney; a grandson, John Allen Varney; and three brothers, Ray, Paul and Tom Varney. Survivors include a son, Stephen Varney of Huntington; a daughter, Judy Pirtle of Georgetown, Ky.; a granddaughter, Kelly Vineyard of Georgetown, Ky.; two great-grandchildren, Allyson Leaverton and Rachel Vineyard; and a sister, Jean Stout of Seymore, Ind. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Reger Funeral Home. The Huntington Fire Department will serve as Honor Guard.