Edward Varon

Edward "Eddie" Varon, 85, a respected and much loved HCC Counselor and South Tampa Little league Coach died Thursday, October 17, 2019 after a long battle with Spinal Stenosis. Ed was born and raised in Ybor city until he went off to The University of Florida in 1950 where he became a forever Gator Fan. He then enlisted in the United States Air Force and received his Honorable Discharge in 1962. After leaving the Air Force, he continued his education at the University of Tampa where he received his Masters in Education. Brandon High School was his first teaching position then onto Plant High School, where he taught what he loved, History. In the early 70's Eddie began his 30+ year career at Hillsborough Community College as a career counselor. He eventually landed at the Ybor campus (not a half mile from where he was born) where he worked until he retired in 2002. Eddie loved the school but more than that he loved helping individuals better their lives through education. Ed's second love was coaching little league. He began coaching in the mid-60s at the Major John Musgrove Field with the Interbay Little League. He loved the game and some of his proudest moments were on the field with his boys. Eddie was a loving, supportive, caring and spoiling father, grandfather, great grandfather. He leaves behind to cherish memories his wife of 38 years, Bonnie Varon; sons Michael Varon (Barbara), Ronnie Varon and Bobby Varon ( DeeAnn ); daughters Cathy Varon (Neil) and Teresa Draughn ( Jim ); grandchildren Crystal, Olivia (Joe), Michael, Justin, Sarah, Nathaniel , and Colton and great grandsons Gabriel, Atticus, Gavin, and Archer along with many nieces, nephews, and wonderful friends. A visitation will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2019 from 2PM to 3PM at Gonzalez Funeral Home with funeral services beginning at 3PM. Family and friends are encouraged to share a memory of Ed during the services. Arrangements entrusted to Gonzalez Funeral Home.