Herbert Eugene Varney
(March 31, 1930 - July 31, 2009)

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith...II Timothy 4:7 On Friday, July 31, 2009, Herbert Eugene Varney, 79. of Huntington, WV, went to his Heavenly Home. God shall wipe away all tears...there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain...Revelations 21:4. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 PM Tuesday, August 4, 2009, at Grace Gospel Church. Rev. Randall Robertson will officiate. Burial will follow at Cyrus Cemetery, Cyrus, WV. He was born March 31,1930 at Varney, WV, a son of the late Alexander K and Myrtle Meade Varney. Two sisters, Bertha Louise Curry and Anna Ruth VandeBunte also preceded him in death. Mr. Varney graduated from Huntington High School, Moody Bible Institute, Chicago IL., and Marshall University with an AB, MA, and Administration degrees. He also attended West Virginia University and Alderson Broadus College. Over a span of 54 years, Mr. Varney served as pastor at Faith Gospel Church, Mason Co., Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, Cabell Co., Cyrus Baptist Church, Wayne Co.,, Macedonia Baptist Church, Cabell Co., and Wayne Baptist Church, Wayne Co. As an educator, he served in many capacities in the Cabell County School System as a teacher, principal, supervisor, and Assistant Superintendent in charge of Elementary Education. He was a member of the Cabell County Retired School Employees and the East Huntington Kiwanis. Survivors include his beloved wife of 54 years, LaWassa Tomes Varney; two sisters Geraldine Weeks of Huntington, and Mary Lou (Ralph) Colburn of Rockford, IL; several nieces and nephews and other family members. Friends may call from 5 to 8 PM. Monday, August 3, 2009 at Chapman's Mortuary and one hour before the service at Grace Gospel Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Gideons, or other faith based organizations for the continuation of the Lord's ministry. Well done good and faithful servant...Enter into the joy of your Lord. Matt.25:21