SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Gordon Varnedoe passed away on April 24, 2021. He was 82 years old.
According to his obituary, Varnedoe was instrumental in founding the Savannah Scottish games as well as becoming a fundraiser for Armstrong State College, The Alzheimer’s Association and the Savannah Jazz Association.
Varndoe was also known for dressing up as “Batman” and General Oglethorpe for community events.
“We’ll always remember him in the way that he was and always will be in our hearts,” said Jack Boylston, Tybee Beach Bum Parade co-founder.
“The world is better because Gordon walked this earth,” said Julia Pearce, co-founder of Tybee MLK Human Rights Organization.