Ronald "Ronnie" Lee Varner, Sr., 79, of Appomattox, died Saturday, June 29, 2024, at his residence.

Born in Appomattox, September 19, 1944, he was a son of the late Helen Lucille Baldwin Varner and Herman Anderson Varner.  Ronnie owned and operated Ronnie's Concrete Finishing for over 50 years.  He enjoyed restoring old cars.  Ronnie was a member of American Legion Post 104 and the Appomattox Moose Lodge #975.

Ronnie also known as "Sweet Hippie" is survived by his three children, Ronald L. Varner, Jr., David R. Varner and Rodney L. Varner; one brother, Herman "Sonny" Varner, Jr; two sisters, Marsha V. Ryan and husband, Ned and Carla V. Torrence and husband, James; and numerous nieces and nephews, including a special niece and caregiver Cheryl R. Goodwin.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Robert Varner; two sisters, Rena Kathryn Varner and Sabina Kay Varner Pollard; and a special niece, Michele Kay Ryan.

A graveside service will be held 2 p.m., Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at Antioch United Methodist Church Cemetery with Charlie Brinkley officiating.

The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m., Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at Robinson Funeral Home and other times at the residence of his sister and brother-in-law, Marsha and Ned Ryan.

Those wishing to make memorial contributions please consider St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

The family would like to express a special thank you to Hope Shelton for her love and care of Ronnie.