Varner, Joseph "Fred" age 76 of Mulga, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2014. He was preceded in death by his Father, Joseph S. Varner; Mother, Mary R. Wilson and Brother, James C. Varner. He is survived by his Wife, Norma F. Varner; Children, Vickie Rudolph (Darrel), Tommy Varner (Lisa), James Varner (Carrie), Anita Varner (Jeff), Keith Varner (LeAnne); Sisters, Judy Cook, Mary Jo Crumly; Eleven Grandchildren and Ten Great-Grandchildren. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 10th at Bell Forestdale Chapel with burial to follow at Village Falls Cemetery. Rev. Crantford Hicks will be officiating. Visitation will be on Sunday, March 9th from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Bell Forestdale Chapel. Pallbearers will be James Varner, Tommy Varner, Keith Varner, Joey Varner, Darrel Rudolph and Jeff Scott. In lieu of flowers family request memorial contributions may be made to Mulga Baptist Church at 206 1st Avenue, Mulga, Al 35118. Bell Funeral Home Forestdale directing.