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House
Resolution 144
By:
Representative Williams of the
165th
A
RESOLUTION
Remembering
and honoring the life of William Varnedoe II and expressing appreciation for his
many contributions to his community; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
on December 12, 1926, William Varnedoe II was born the eldest child of William
and Clara Varnedoe in Midway, Georgia; and
WHEREAS,
he was christened at Hutchinson Station A.M.E. Church, presently known as St.
Peter's A.M.E. Church, where he served as a faithful member throughout his life;
and
WHEREAS,
because the church was central to his life and he served as model of devotion
and faith, Mr. Varnedoe became known to many as "The Praying Man";
and
WHEREAS,
he was a beloved husband to Mrs. Lizzie Mae Hicks Varnedoe and a dedicated
father to his two sons, William and Harold Varnedoe, his daughters Lucy Gaulden
McNeil, Edna M. Anderson Washington, and Frednell Varnedoe Walthour, and
Rochelle and Mary Alice Varnedoe who preceded him in death; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Varnedoe was a positive role model to countless children during his 37 years
as a bus driver for the Liberty County Board of Education; and
WHEREAS,
he was an exemplary community leader and tireless advocate of efforts to improve
conditions within the African American community in Holmestown; and
WHEREAS,
he was best known as the owner of Varnedoe's Grocery, or Boogie's Store as it is
sometimes known, which he operated with great care and success for 49 years and
where customers enjoyed his friendly manner and the best fresh-cut meat in
Holmestown; and
WHEREAS,
the many accomplishments and contributions of this outstanding and hard working
gentleman often went unrecognized;
and
WHEREAS, with the passing of Mr. William Varnedoe II, the Holmestown community and the State of Georgia have lost a most estimable citizen.
WHEREAS, with the passing of Mr. William Varnedoe II, the Holmestown community and the State of Georgia have lost a most estimable citizen.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body join together to express their deepest regret at the passing of Mr.
William Varnedoe II and their sincere gratitude for his many years of service to
his community, and extend their most sincere condolences to his
family.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the family of
Mr. William Varnedoe II.