James R. Varner Obituary
We announce the death of James R. Varner of Stringer, Mississippi, born in Bay Springs, Mississippi, who passed away on August 17, 2026, at the age of 78. James will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Elmer Varner and Gertie Lou Varner Lewis; his stepfather Lamar Lewis; his brothers, Joe Varner, Gary Varner, Robert Varner and John Scott Lewis; his sons, Clay Beech and Keith Gregg; and his great grandchild Eli Beech.
He is survived by: his wife Deborah Varner; his children, Michelle Graham (Ben), Chris Varner (Crystal), Stanley Beech (Teneil) and Kevin Gregg (Lawanda); his grandchildren, C. J. Beech, Erica Beech, Brittani Beech, Brody Beech, Lindsay Beech, Sophie Beech, Creed Varner, Colby Varner, Caitlyn McCussion (Brandon), Isabella Walters (Rhett), Colton Graham (Laiklyn), Ace Graham, Veda Graham, Michael Gregg (Shana) and Gerrit Gregg (Brianna); his great grandchildren, Clay Gregg, Kayleigh Gregg, Caroline Walters, Easton King, Blakely Newell, Beckett McCustion, Carson McCustion, Riley Varner, Bentley Varner, Carly Joe Beech, Cayden Beech, Camdyn Beech and Nevaeh Beech; and his sister Clara Campbell (John). He is also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
