James Michael Varnes 22, of Keystone Heights, Florida passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2010. James was born on Monday, January 11, 2010 in Putnam County, Florida to David M. Varnes and Delisa A. Fesler. He enjoyed surfing, and spending time with his friends. James is survived by his loving parents: mother, Lisa Fesler and companion Jerry Steger of Keystone Heights, Florida, father, David M. Varnes and wife Carlene of Chipley, Florida; brothers: John Paul Hubner of Mullens, West Virginia, Jacob Hubner of Keystone Heights, Florida and Zach varnes of Chipley, West Virginia; sisters: Misty Dawn Goode of Keystone Heights, Florida, Merriam Sprouse of Gainesville, Florida and Kirstie Varnes of Chipley, West Virginia; grandparents: Charles Halsey and wife Virginia of Mullens, West Virginia, J. C. Varnes, Jr. Of St. Augustine, Florida and Patty Varnes of Palatka, Florida; Many other family and friends who will cherish his memory. Visitation will be 5-7 PM, Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at the First Church of God of Florahome in Florahome, Florida. A Celebration of James’ life will follow at 7 PM, with Rev. Keith Hutchinson, officiating.
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I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Well, let me start by saying, my prayers are with all of Mikeys family. Nobody can really understand how much he will be missed otheer than them. It is ashame that he is gone, and he will be greatly missed. There will not be day that passes that I will not think about him, and how much he is missed. There are not enough words to express how I feel. There have been times, that I wish I could express my self. Until we meet again, I will be strong, and tell her all about you, and how wonderful of a man you were. I have to keep telling myself there is a reason for everything. I just wish you were here for all of the memories to come.
Lindsay
Dada love you~Remi
Dear beloved family of 22 yr. old Mike Varnes, We know the broken hearts you are experiencing in the loss of this precious young son, grandson, etc. We did not have the privilege of knowing him, but understand the heartache you are facing now. Our prayers are with you as you find refuge in Almighty God and His everlasting arms. Love and prayers, Hence and Thelma Allen
We are so sorry for your loss and will keep you in our prayers.
I am dearly sorry for your loss, mikey was a wonderful person, full of excitement, and would do anything for others. He will be truely missed.c
So sorry for your loss. Keep him close to your heart, where he will always be. Our Prayers go out to you all. Kathy & Jesse Wallace
Hey JC and Family,
I was so saddened to hear about Mike’s untimely death. We understand how hard that can be. You’ll never know how much we appreciated your emails and cards during Josiah’s battle with Leukemia. You were so faithful to pray and support us during all that. Thank you so much. Please know you are in our prayers now. Even when we don’t understand or like what is happening GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME. May His grace be sufficient for you.
In His Service,
Steve & Jane Allen
James Michael Varnes, “Mikey” to those who loved and knew him.
God Bless you Mikey, we all loved you and we’ll allway’s keep you in our hearts.
Mikey’s Ancestrial Tree on the Varnes side of his family is as follow’s: Mikey is an eigth generation Floridian, he is the son of “Mike” David Michael Varnes, the Grandson of Patty & J.C. Varnes Jr., the Great Grandson of Merriam & Julian Varnes Sr.,the Great Great Grandson of Mamie & Bart Varnes, the Great Great Great Grandson of Jane & Aaron Varnes, The Great Great Great Great Grandson of Mary & George Varn, and the Great Great Great Great Great Grandson of Florida Pioneer Isaac Varn Sr. who moved his family from South Carolina and Georgia and permanently setteled them in the forks at Black Creek in old Duval County, now Clay County Florida in 1821.
I wish to thank all those who sent their love and condolences to Mikey’s extended family.
Mikey’s Grandfather,
J.C. Varnes, Jr.
P.S. Private responce To Lindsay & Remi Leigh. We would love to meet you both, please contact me at 904 824-6694…
JCV
I AM SO SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS I KNOW WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH I HAVE BEEN THEIR AN I THINK ABOUT IT ALL THE TIME I CANT STOP THINKING ABOUT I LISA IT HURTS SO MUCH I DONT KNOW HOW RUTH DOES IT IT IS JUST TO MUCH FOR ME TO TAKE I THINK I CANT STAND IT SOMETIMES I THINK I AM GOING CRAZY MAYBE YOU ARE AS STRONG AS SHE IS I HOPE BUT I LOVE YOU AN I AM SORRY SO SO SORRY
I send out my condolences to the parents, grandparents, sisters, brothers, family and friends. We, never know when our time is up here on earth. And, when one dies young. It doesn’t seem right. But, I am a mother of losing my 6yr. old daughter. It has been 20yrs now that she has been gone. Sometimes it seems like yesterday. It will take time to heal, and to remember and cherish the good times. As, a parent we seldom remember the bad times. I believe that God needs his Angels up in Heaven with him. They are only loaned to us by him. Our Blessing from above. One day we will be reunited in the wonderful love of God. No more pain and suffering there. That is Awesome to know. So, with that said, this life time is nothing compared to the Eternal life. I send strength, prayers and wisdom to you and your family. Mikey I will miss your bubbly smile. God Bless..
I knew Mikey for about 5yrs and I can honestly say he was one of the best people I have ever met. Anyone who had the pleasure of knowing and being a friend to him could not have asked for better. To his family I am truly sorry that he is gone and wish with all my heart that it wasn’t so, but God has a plan for all of us and he must have needed Mikey for something more. All my love and prayers go out to all of you in this very sad and hard time for you
Miss you boo