Varnado Haralson Jr. was born December 4, 1954 to the union of Varnado and Odessa Haralson, Sr. inBenton, MS. He received his formal education from King’s Elementary and Linwood High School.Varnado confessed his life to Christ at an early age and was baptized at Oak Grove A.M.E. Church. He wasemployed by various Industrial Corporations of the Benton Community and Nichols and Hearns ConstructionInc. of Jackson, MS. Varnado lived life with a loving spirit full of passion for life itself, his children, family,and friends.Varnado Haralson Jr. departed from his earthly life on November 26, 2017. He was preceded in death by hisson, Mario Jerome Bassett; his mother, Odessa (Dess) Haralson, and his brother, Allen Lee Haralson.He leaves to cherish his memory: Father: Varnado Haralson Sr.; Siblings: Willie Alvin Haralson, Allen(Deborah) Haralson, Barbara (Boris) Haralson-Bilogubka, Glenn Haralson, Edward (Derilyn) Haralson,Linda Haralson, Floyd (Deidra) Haralson, God-Sis Belinda (Faye) Smith Children: Cathehlen (Tina) Bassett,Varnado (Bo) Bassett; Shekitta, Willie (Bimp) Bassett; Demetrius, Derrick Geralds, Belinda (Lillie) Bassett,Edward (Eddie Bo) Moton, Glenn (Bandid) Bassett; Jennifer, Karlus Cortez (Pimp) Dortch Goddaughter:Shantina Bassett Skipper Grands: 28 Great Grands: 2 Host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friendsSpecial Friends: Catherine (Lean) Bassett, Shirley (Jean) Moton, Yvonne Huntley and Natalie Cowans.