Varon Gully

Varon Gully was born May 22, 1928 to the union of Varon Gully Sr. and Ida Mae Gully in Shuqualak, Mississippi. He was one of six children. Varon received his primary education in Shuqualak, MS and his secondary education in Meridian, MS. He served 4 years in the United States Navy, from where he was honorably discharged. After serving his country, Varon earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Television Engineering. He was employed by the United States Postal Service for 33 years retiring as a Postal Supervisor, where he met and later married Minnie, who was also a Postal Supervisor. Varon was a self-disciplined man who was always concerned about the welfare of others, was a fierce defender of what he deemed to be fair, yet family oriented. At times he engaged in light humor, but he took his responsibilities seriously and was diligent in carrying them out. Although Varon became a member of the Methodist church at an early age, he started attending and participating in meetings at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in 2009 and never missed a meeting until he became disabled in 2013. However, he continued to study the Bible with his wife, listen to the meetings by telephone and frequently expressed his faith and the joy he found in what he was learning. He loved the association of the brothers. Varon and Minnie enjoyed traveling together and were able to tour the World Headquarters of Jehovah's Witnesses in Brooklyn Bethel and Patterson. They enjoyed it so much they referred to it as their honeymoon. On May 12, 2015, Varon Gully fell asleep in death. He was preceded in death by his parents, Varon Gully Sr. and Ida Mae Gully; two brothers, Lafon and Charles Gully; one sister, Pattye Hill. Varon leaves to cherish his memories, his devoted wife of 31 years, Minnie; his only daughter from a previous marriage, Constance; one step-daughter, Marquita (Grant); one step-son, Martin; two brothers, Hurvey (Josephine) and Everett; one sister-in-law, Willie; two brothers-in-law, Charlie and Edward (Luella); three grandchildren, Tavia (Rickey), Howard (Corrine) and Shigata; two step-grandsons, Barron (Christee) and Grant Jr.; one step-granddaughter, Azariah; four great grandchildren, Ashley, Ralph, Adrien and Nona; six nieces, Cynthia, Carolyn, Chandra, Kittrell, Sherrill and Debra (Tony); and one nephew, Dana (Tamara); two great nieces, Kesha and Malaya; and a host of other beloved relatives and friends, who will dearly miss him.

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Varon Gully

May 22, 1928 - May 12, 2015