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BG Jasper Brabham Varn Jr.

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Birth	:	24 May 1926 Bamberg, Bamberg County, South Carolina, USA
Death	:	16 Oct 2016 Irmo, Lexington County, South Carolina, USA
Burial	:	Shady Rest Cemetery, Ehrhardt, Bamberg County, USA
Coordinate	:	33.1493988, -81.0594025
Description	:	Brigadier General (Retired) Jasper Brabham Varn, Jr., age 90, entered into rest on October 16, 2016 at his Generations of Irmo assisted living home. He was the devoted husband of sixty-five years of Mrs. Barbara Wiles Varn. BG (Ret) Varn was born on May 24th, 1926 in the Colston Community of Bamberg County. He was the youngest child of the late Jasper B. Varn, Sr. and the late Florrie McMillan Varn. He was pre-deceased by his brother, Floyd Monroe Varn (Gigs) and Florence Varn Priess. Mr. Varn graduated from Bamberg High School in 1941 and attended the University of... Read More	Brigadier General (Retired) Jasper Brabham Varn, Jr., age 90, entered into rest on October 16, 2016 at his Generations of Irmo assisted living home. He was the devoted husband of sixty-five years of Mrs. Barbara Wiles Varn. BG (Ret) Varn was born on May 24th, 1926 in the Colston Community of Bamberg County. He was the youngest child of the late Jasper B. Varn, Sr. and the late Florrie McMillan Varn. He was pre-deceased by his brother, Floyd Monroe Varn (Gigs) and Florence Varn Priess. Mr. Varn graduated from Bamberg High School in 1941 and attended the University of South Carolina from 1941 to 1945. He served his state and country as a member of the S.C. Army National Guard for 40 years. His last assignment was the position of Deputy Adjutant General. Mr. Varn was employed as a S.C. National Guard Technician for 39 years and retired in 1987. He received numerous prestigious military and civilian awards. In addition, he was a Past District Deputy Grand Master of the 5th Masonic District of SC. Masons, a Past Master of Union Lodge #247 A.F.M in Ehrhardt, SC., a life member of Ornan Lodge #38 A.F.M. in Bamberg, SC, a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason, a Yorkrite Mason, a Shriner, and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. He was a devoted member of the Colston Branch Baptist Church where he was a past Deacon and Sunday school teacher. He was also a member of the Bamberg Lion’s Club, the Gideon’s International and a Life Member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans (Rivers Bridge Camp). He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, gardening and farming. BG (Ret) Varn also previously served as a member and chairman of the Bamberg County Council and as the county’s representative to the Lower Savannah Council of Governments. He was a 60 year member of the U.S.C. Gamecock Club and was a past president of the Bamberg Gamecock Club. In 2014 he was recognized as a U.S.C. “Legendary Fan of the Game.” He is survived by his wife, Barbara. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be directed in his memory to the following: Colston Branch Baptist Church, 655 Sunday School Road, Bamberg, South Carolina 29003; or to, Shriners’ Hospital for Children, 950 W Faris Road, Greenville, South Carolina 29605. Services will be held at 11 o’clock Wednesday morning, October 19, 2016, in Bamberg First Baptist Church, 11823 Heritage Highway, Bamberg. Interment with full military honors will follow at Shady Rest Cemetery in the Colston Community (locate by Google Maps using: McMillan Cemetery, Ehrhardt, S.C.). BRICE W. HERNDON AND SONS FUNERAL HOMES AND CREMATORY, EHRHARDT-BAMBERG CHAPEL, 2515 Lowcountry Highway, Ehrhardt, 803.267.1971.

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BG Jasper Brabham Varn Jr.'s memorial is located at: Shady Rest Cemetery, Ehrhardt, Bamberg County, USA.
When did BG Jasper Brabham Varn Jr. death?
BG Jasper Brabham Varn Jr. death on 16 Oct 2016 in Irmo, Lexington County, South Carolina, USA
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Latitude: 33.1493988
Longitude: -81.0594025

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Jasper Brabham Varn Sr.

(1881 - 1960)

Letitia Florimel “Florrie” McMillan Varn

(1882 - 1966)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Shady Rest Cemetery
Ehrhardt, Bamberg County, USA
Coordinate: 33.1493988, -81.0594025

2. McMillian Cemetery
Bamberg County, USA
Coordinate: 33.1493988, -81.0594025

3. Williams Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery
Ehrhardt, Bamberg County, USA
Coordinate: 33.1453133, -81.0655365

4. Salem Methodist Church Cemetery
Govan, Bamberg County, USA
Coordinate: 33.1518600, -81.0687170

5. Macedonia Christian Church Cemetery
Ehrhardt, Bamberg County, USA
Coordinate: 33.1523900, -81.0725450

6. Colston Branch Baptist Church Cemetery
Bamberg, Bamberg County, USA
Coordinate: 33.1694610, -81.0707220

7. McMillan Cemetery
Ehrhardt, Bamberg County, USA
Coordinate: 33.1643982, -81.0847015

8. Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery
Ehrhardt, Bamberg County, USA
Coordinate: 33.1489800, -81.0106800

9. Bethesda Baptist Church Cemetery
Bamberg, Bamberg County, USA
Coordinate: 33.1627860, -81.0124320

10. Saint Lukes United Methodist Church Cemetery
Ehrhardt, Bamberg County, USA
Coordinate: 33.1103120, -81.0142450

11. Copeland Cemetery
Ehrhardt, Bamberg County, USA
Coordinate: 33.0955730, -81.0462550

12. Zion Pentecostal Rescue House of Prayer
Ehrhardt, Bamberg County, USA
Coordinate: 33.0951210, -81.0463080

13. Ehrhardt Cemetery
Ehrhardt, Bamberg County, USA
Coordinate: 33.0957930, -81.0273780

14. Mount Pleasant Lutheran Church Cemetery
Ehrhardt, Bamberg County, USA
Coordinate: 33.0914000, -81.0391600

15. Kearse-Brabham Cemetery
Olar, Bamberg County, USA
Coordinate: 33.1143990, -81.1228027

16. True Vine Church Cemetery
Bamberg, Bamberg County, USA
Coordinate: 33.1896760, -80.9994830

17. Mitchell Cemetery
Bamberg County, USA
Coordinate: 33.2153015, -81.0674973

18. Orange Grove UMC Old Cemetery
Bamberg, Bamberg County, USA
Coordinate: 33.2168070, -81.0589510

19. Divers Pond Cemetery
Ehrhardt, Bamberg County, USA
Coordinate: 33.0991710, -81.1211130

20. Folk Cemetery
Bamberg County, USA
Coordinate: 33.2047005, -81.0028000

21. Old Bethlehem Lutheran Church Cemetery
Clear Pond, Bamberg County, USA
Coordinate: 33.2047145, -81.0024366

22. Union Baptist Church Cemetery
Bamberg, Bamberg County, USA
Coordinate: 33.2160030, -81.1030340

23. Smith-Hill Cemetery
Bamberg, Bamberg County, USA
Coordinate: 33.1233210, -80.9725920

24. Springtown Baptist Church Cemetery
Springtown, Bamberg County, USA
Coordinate: 33.2219500, -81.0958330