Willard David Varley Jr. Obituary
In loving memory of Willard David Varley Jr. of Merritt, North Carolina, born in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, who departed this world on October 26, 2025 at the age of 78. Willard leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Willard David Varley Jr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Willard David "Bill" and Mabel Varley; his brother Douglas Varley; his parents-in-law, Lawrence and Lillie Rackley; and his brothers-in-law, Shelton Rackley, Sherrell Rackley and Milton Elks.
He is survived by: his wife Barbara; his children, Chris Varley (Carolyn) and Lora Bleacher (Jake); his grandchildren, Greyson Varley, Lillie and Jack Bleacher; his brother Robb Varley; his sister-in-law Patty; his sister Nan Gilbert (Jim); and his sisters-in-law, Elaine Varley, Gloria Elks and Sylvia Rackley. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, October 28th 2025 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the Daniels-Sadler Funeral Home & Crematory (52 Bryant St, Alliance, NC 28509). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, October 29th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Greenleaf Memorial Park (900 River Rd, Trent Woods, NC 28562).
In lieu of flowers, family and friends may choose to donate to Pamlico County Fishes and Loaves at PCFLO, Inc., PO Box 771, Oriental, NC 28571, in his memory.
