of Poplar Grove, AR
June 25, 1943 - February 17, 2021
James M. Southard, 77, of Poplar Grove, Arkansas passed away February 17, 2021. He was born June 25, 1943 in Helena, Arkansas to the late Annie Josephine Bloesch and James Southard.
James was of the Baptist faith and attended the U.S. Army National Guard. He also enjoyed to fish and hunt.
He is survived by one niece, Karen Sefers (Paul) of Lexa, Arkansas; one nephew, Cody Sefers of Lexa, Arkansas; a special friend, Carol Logan and her sons, Brandon Logan and Jeremy Logan (Megan) as well as their daughter Lola.
He is preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Barbara Ann Anderson.
A graveside service for Mr. James M. Southard will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Sunset Memorial Park in West Helena, Arkansas. Brother Adam Rowland will officiate.
Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571. Relatives and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home is observing guidelines regarding COVID-19. We ask that all attendees please observe social distancing. When indoors or when social distancing cannot be observed, please wear a mask.
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12 Condolence(s)
Vincent Pittman
Sunday, March 21, 2021
Sad to see another friend leaving this world. Remember the good times with James(TURTLE), Albert, Paul and our better halves! Those were the days! A friend for almost 50 years! We will miss you!
Carroll Casey
Monday, March 15, 2021
Karen and Carol I just found out about James passing away. I will always treasure his memory and the good times we had,especially water skiing with Paul Smith and Gene Lindley. Although I did not get to see him much after I moved to Batesville, I considered him one of my dearest friends. He was always a lot of fun and I enjoyed just being around him. I will miss him a lot.
Ricky Tinsley
Monday, March 1, 2021
Sincere condolences and prayers for the family and friends.
Dale and Janis Hawks
Saturday, February 27, 2021
We known James for years were friends with Buster and Josie . Turkey hunted with him and got a Triple.Pretty good for 3 old country boys. He ate at our table and love Janis corn bread. God BlessJames
And Bill may they Hunt in the Heavenly hunting ground.
Jay Cheek
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
I know all the condolences should be about James but you cannot mention his name without Bill Dennis' name coming in before long. Thats how tight they were. They were like the big brothers I did not have growing up in" old Barton". They chose to allow me on much of their hunting and fishing trips. I never met anyone who was more skilled at either sport. I would not be surprised if Bill had a trip planned for James upon arrival. Condolences to the family and friends James has left on earth. Due to a disability I saw less of him in the last several years. He was a great guy and will be sorely missed.
randy fitts
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
James was a good man. He will be missed.
Connie Gill
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Carol Gene and I are keeping you in prayers. We love you
Sandy Mcghee
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Carol I'm so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my prayers. Love you
Billy Gray and Ann Billingsley
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
James was a great hunting buddy and friend of mine for years. He will truly be missed by all who knew him. He would always have a story to tell about a hunting trip and he always called to tell me when he saw the first purple martin on his houses In the spring! Prayers to Carol Logan and her sons and to his niece, Karen, And her family! May he rest in peace!
Billy Gray and Ann Billingsley
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
James was a great hunting buddy and friend of mine for years. He will truly be missed by all who knew him. He would always have a story to tell about a hunting trip and he always called to tell me when he saw the first purple martin on his houses In the spring! Prayers to Carol Logan and her sons and to his niece, Karen, And her family! May he rest in peace!
jim mayer
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
JAMES & I SERVED IN NATIONAL GUARD IN 1960'S HE WAS A GREAT MAN AND HAD A GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR. HE WAS A FRIEND TO ALL WHO MET HIM . JIM MAYER
Albert Godfrey
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
I have never been so shocked in my life, I just tried to call him yesterday Feb. 22, We have been close friends for about 69 years, will really miss him. Many Prayers to family, he's now in a place where he can hunt and fish every day with Billy Dennis.