SOUTHPORT — Charles Edward “Eddie” Varnam, age 72, of Bolivia, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.
Mr. Varnam was born October 24, 1951 in Brownsville, Texas, son of the late Charles Lindberg Varnam and Eva Mae Sellers Varnam. He was a member of the Town Creek Hunting Club. He loved hunting, fishing, and his Ford Mustangs. Eddie was a foundation contractor for many years, laying foundations for homes all over Brunswick County.
Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Jerry Edward Varnam; two daughters, Jill Hamm and husband John, and Holly Pelton and husband Geoff; six grandchildren, Megan Ashley Varnam, Haley Leanne Varnam, Makayla Nichole Hamm, Nathan Little, Emilee Little, and Kaylee Robbins; a great-grandson, Kane Dawson Gore; siblings, Barbara Delores Gray, Donnie Varnam and wife Cathy, and Michael Dale Varnam; his best friend, who became a forever brother, Tim Rivenbark; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine Varnam; and a son, Ricky Dean Varnam.
The family will have visitation on Thursday, July 18, 2024 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Peacock – Newnam & White Funeral Home.
The funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, July 19, 2024 in the Peacock – Newnam & White Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Jared Galloway officiating. Burial will follow the service at Cape Fear Memorial Park.
