Clayton Michael "Mike" Varney Jr.

Clayton Michael "Mike" Varney Jr., 51, of Colon, MI (formerly of Syracuse, IN) passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020 at his home. He was born on July 4, 1969 in Elgin, IL to Clayton Michael & Julia A. (Radke) Varney Sr.

He grew up in Illinois, attended Cambridge Academy in Illinois, and lived in Syracuse for many years before he moved to Michigan 3 years ago. He formerly worked at Frontline Manufacturing in Warsaw, Krider Fiberglass in Ligonier, Bison Manufacturing in Milford, Lippert Components in Goshen, HRO in Wolcottville, and Forest River in Goshen.

He is survived by:

2 Sons – Clayton Michael (Angie) Varney III of Goshen & Dylan Varney of Cromwell

Mother – Julia Varney of Colon, MI

Mother of his Children – Tracy Varney of Cromwell

2 Sisters – Angela (Larry) Hicks of Syracuse & Melissa (Eric) Varney of Fort Wayne

2 Brothers – Willie (Michelle) Varney of Colon, MI & Gabriel Varney of Battle Creek, MI

4 Grandchildren – Aurora, Ezra, Kason, and Cameron

14 Nieces & Nephews and 15 Gt. Nieces & Nephews

He was preceded by his father and son – Shawn Varney.

Cremation will take place at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. St. Rd 15, Warsaw, IN. No public services will be held. Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, IN is in charge of arrangements.

Preferred memorials may be given to the Clayton Varney Funeral Fund, c/o Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, IN 46567.