Jim Varney’s Grave
Jim Varney was a beloved actor, best known for his long-running comedic role as Earnest P. Worrell. A character that originated from low-budget TV ads in the Nashville area, that somehow managed to launch hit film series with 8 entries.
His other film roles included playing Jed Clampett in the 1993 film version of “The Beverly Hillbillies”, as well as voicing Slinky Dog in the Toy Story franchise.
A lifelong smoker, Varney was diagnosed with lung cancer in 1998, from which he would ultimately pass away in early 2000. His grave is located in the Lexington Cemetery, in his home town of Lexington Kentucky.
During my visit his grave was covered with mementos left by fans. These included several cans/bottles of Mello Yello(the Ernest character was a spokesman for the beverage at one point), a small baggie containing the Earnest films on DVD, and a cigarette.
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Google Maps Coordinates for the Grave: - 38.05928691031714, -84.5127965915457
