William Andrew Varnell (“Mr. V.”), 93, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2014.  He was born in Wilson County to Willie and Florence Wadkins Varnell.  Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his first wife, Louvenia Morgan Varnell, brothers David Benjamin Varnell, Virgil Varnell, James Varnell (all from Rocky Mount area), and Johnnie Varnell (Soap Lake, WA), sister, Alma Exum Alley (Hampton, VA). 
He is survived by his wife,  Genevieve Pollard Varnell, daughters Pat (Ron) Palucki of Myrtle Beach, SC, Brenda (Billy) Smith of Midlothian, VA, Sandi (Newman) Betts of Athens, GA, Melody (Barry) Page of North Myrtle Beach, SC; step-children John (Cathy) Pollard of Mocksville, Patricia (Mark)  Pate of Mt. Olive, Rebecca (Danny) Batchelor of Rocky Mount, O.R. (Kim) Pollard of Rocky Mount, and Kenneth (Catherine) Pollard of Troutman; one sister, Beatrice Driver of Rocky Mount; seven grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, one great great grandchild; seven step grandchildren,  six step great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Saturday, April 12, 2014   at Shenandoah Baptist Church, Rocky Mount with Rev. Glenn Hill officiating.  Burial  followed in the Rocky Mount Memorial Gardens. 
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to either Shenandoah Baptist Church Building Fund or Gideons International in honor of Mr. Varnell.
Arrangements by Cornerstone Funeral Home & Cremations, Nashville.