A.H. “Hank” Varnum, 76, of Lithia, died Sept. 30, 2014.
He was the co-founder and former president of Central Maintenance and Welding, and a cattle rancher. He served on the Hillsboro Bank Board of Directors and as a trustee on several building trade boards.
He was a 56-year member of Welcome Baptist Church, in Lithia. He was a booster for the University of Florida as a Bull Gator, Pinecrest Little League as past president, Turkey Creek Trojans, Lakeland Christian School and Durant High School.
He loved his family and church and enjoyed activities with his grandchildren, singing in the choir and cooking cane syrup.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Pat Varnum; son, Conrad H. Varnum (Sherry), grandchildren, Zach, Charlotte, Emmylou, Henry and Isabel; son, Scott M. Varnum (Katie); grandchildren, Mitchell, Claybo and Jessi Rae; brothers, Garland Varnum, Jerry Varnum, John A. Varnum, Charles Varnum and Warren Varnum; niece, Jeana Sistrunk (Allen); great-nephews, Kaleb and Ethan; great-niece, Morgan; and many other family and friends.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, at Plant City’s First Baptist Church, 503 N. Palmer St., Plant City. A celebration of life will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4. Interment to follow at Welcome Cemetery, Lithia.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Welcome Baptist Church Building Fund, 11308 Welcome Church St., Lithia, Florida 33547.
Condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com.