Herman Lee Varden

Herman Lee VARDEN, 72, of Lineville died Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at Clay County Hospital, Ashland after losing an eight month battle with lung cancer. He was born on Thursday, December 2, 1937 in Maplesville, AL, Son of the late Ollie Buck Varden and the late Mary Gandy Varden. He served in the Marine Corp. and worked as a Press Operator at Westinghouse for 25 years, then MSC Tools for 10 years in Austell, GA before retiring to nearby lake Wedowee in Lineville, AL. Surviving are his Wife, Daphine Smith Varden of Lineville, AL; 2 Sons, Christopher Lee (Birgit) Varden of Jemison, AL, Jeffery Todd Varden of Lineville, AL; Daughter, Kellie V. (Dr. Steve) Shapiro of New Fairfield, CT; 4 Grandchildren, Chris Varden, Kaylee Varden, Samantha & Max Shapiro; Brother, Clyde (Minnie Loyce) Varden of Thorsby, AL; 4 Nieces. Friends will be received from 1-2, Friday, April 16, 2010 @ Mars Hill Baptist Church in Jemison. Services will be held Friday, April 16, 2010, at 2:00 P.M.. at Mars Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Danny Scott officiating. Interment will follow in Mars Hill Baptist Cemetery, Jemison, Alabama. Martin Funeral Home directing.