of Paris, AR
July 19, 1961 - October 30, 2025
Gary Neal Varnell, Sr., 64, of Paris, Arkansas passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025 in Paris. He was born on July 19, 1961 in Ozark, Arkansas to his parents, Russell Varnell and Bessie Mae Daniels.
Gary was a United States Army Veteran and a retired carpenter. He loved to work on and tinker with cars and attended Harmony Assembly of God in Paris.
He is preceded in death by his father, Russell Varnell; his wife, Kathiron Varnell; his brother, Russell Varnell Jr. and his granddaughter, Talia Jordan.
He is survived by his mother, Bessie Mae Daniels of Rogers; his daughters, Amber Corley of Paris, Layla Varnell and spouse, Timothy Jordan of Paris, Michelle Miller and husband, Jessie of Etna and Valerie Cunningham and husband, John of Irving, Texas; his sons, Gary Varnell Jr. of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Michael Varnell of Shawnee, Oklahoma, Kevin Jones of Ozark and Cory Jones and wife, Angel of Ozark; his sister, Brenda Chishulm and husband, Harold of Tuttle, Oklahoma; his brothers, Ronnie Varnell and wife, Edna of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Tommy Varnell and wife, Crystal of Paris and Cliff Varnell of Tuttle, Oklahoma; his half brother, Jerry Lee Ayers of Rogers, Arkansas and numerous grandchildren and extended family members.
There will be a memorial service held at Harmony Assembly of God in Paris in the coming days. Please check back for updates. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Paris.
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28 Condolence(s)
Jennie Kimberling-Puckett
Monday, November 10, 2025
My thoughts & prayers are with you all... Gary was a big part of my childhood. He was my Dad's best friend & "Uncle " Gary to us kids. He helped carry my grandpa to his final resting place. He wanted to do the same for my Daddy, but he was not physically able to. We will miss you. Love ya Uncle Gary!
Shirley Jackson (mom
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Mom will. Miss you. Love you. Your in a beautiful life. where your at now. no worries no pain. See you on the other the side..
Kitty
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Rip Gary he will be missed from all your friends and your loved ones may you rest in peace
Stephany Miner
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Gary was such an amazing person and he will be missed beyond measure. My family's heart goes out to his. They have been through so much this year. I have no doubt he will be watching over everyone. We love you. Rest in Peace Gary. Fly high!
Charles Allsopp
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Rip my friend 43 years you've been in my life. U will be greatly missed. You were a true blessing illegal you on the other side
Ronnie & Linda Miller
Monday, November 3, 2025
Prayers for the Varnell family.
Caren Finney
Monday, November 3, 2025
Seems like yesterday I saw you RIP GARY see you later...
Jeremy Stinnett
Monday, November 3, 2025
I always loved Gary. He was always smiling and always giving me a hard time. 😆. Going to miss you ole friend. Love you!
Jacqueline Yarbrough
Sunday, November 2, 2025
Gary was a true friend; you will be missed until we meet again; tell Herman hello for all of us R I P my friend
Betty Kimberling
Sunday, November 2, 2025
I am so sorry to hear of Gary's passing , I've known Gary for 45 years, he was in the army with my late husband Rick , they were stationed in Germany together. He was a good friend to both of us. Ours kids played with Gary Neal and Michael when they were all young , they lived 2 house's down from us . Prayers for his kids & Tommy & his whole family. I am so sorry for y'all's loss , may God bless y'all with comfort & peace . He will be missed
Linda hilliker
Saturday, November 1, 2025
I am so sorry to hear of the lost gary.he was my very best friend for years .he will be so missed.i will be keeping the family and friends in my prayers.gary was a very nice and honest man.
Pattie Atchley
Saturday, November 1, 2025
Ronnie and Tommy; Gary was kind and a good friend to me over the years. I will miss him. I am very sorry for your family's loss. May he rest in peace. Pat Atchley and Family
Cathy needham
Saturday, November 1, 2025
So very sorry to hear about the passing of Gary. He was a good guy. Prayers for all the family and friends.
Steven and Tonya moore
Saturday, November 1, 2025
R I P Gary you will be missed
Ronnie Goreham a family
Saturday, November 1, 2025
You will be missed buddy always and for ever in are hearts
Brenda Henderson
Saturday, November 1, 2025
Condolences to his family & close friends....he will be missed by all.
The Henderson's
Brenda
Nicole
Brandon &
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Gentry Williams
Saturday, November 1, 2025
I'm sorry for yalls loss . My prayers are with you all.
Andrea McCoy
Saturday, November 1, 2025
Gary, it not only was a privilege taking care of you and being your room mate and like a sister to you. But all the memories you and Vincent and Ai made together will forever be cherished let alone knowing you since I was 14. THE HOUSE ISBT A HOME ANYMORE BROTHER WITHOUT YOU. WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU.
Cristy
Friday, October 31, 2025
We love and miss you down here uncle ðŸ˜ðŸ«¶ðŸ'™
Vickey Anderson
Friday, October 31, 2025
Gary was one of a kind. I'll never forget him.
Linda Hamilton
Friday, October 31, 2025
Dear Layla and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family. Gary was a wonderful person and one of my dearest friends. I know he will be deeply missed by all of us.
Kathy Mae Hice
Friday, October 31, 2025
So sorry to hear about Gary.You all are in my prayers.He will be missed dearly.
Mona McCoy
Thursday, October 30, 2025
So sorry to hear of the passing of Gary. He was a good guy.
Renee Ballard
Thursday, October 30, 2025
This is such a shock. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Brenda (Sanders) Sims
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family.
Edith Brown
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Oh my so sorry for your loss.
Randall and Stacey Hice
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Oh my so sorry for your loss. Gary will be missed.
Neal Wade
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Layla Tommy and family
You are all in our thoughts and prayers
May he rest in peace
Neal and Tammy Wade