September 28, 1944 - February 25, 2019
Junior Southern, 74, of Mountain View, Arkansas passed away on Monday, February 25, 2019 at the VA Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. Junior was born on September 28, 1944 in Marshall, Arkansas to the late McKinley and Bernice (Lee) Southern. Junior was a veteran of the United States Navy and worked for many years as an aircraft mechanic. Junior was of the Baptist faith and will be greatly missed by all of his loving family and friends.
Junior is survived by his loving wife Sandra (Barnes) Southern; two sons, Richard Southern and wife Shannon and Phillip Southern; one brother, Rubin Southern; one sister, Wilma Tilley; his beloved fur baby Annie and his grand dog, Abbey; along with many extended family and friends.
Junior was preceded in death by his parents, McKinley and Bernice (Lee) Southern and two brothers, Willie and Hugh Southern.
A graveside service will be held Friday, March 1, 2019, 2:00 PM at Freeman Cemetery in Round Mountain with Brother Jim Bullard officiating.
Pallbearers are Richard Southern, Phillip Southern, Scott Sefton, Rufus Werb, Dugan Minick, and Roger Smith. Honorary pallbearers are Howard Patrick, Dennis Clardy, Everett Redding, Joe Peceny, Dr. Irvin, and Jerome Branscum.
Military funeral honors provided by United States Navy Funeral Honors Team and Stone County Honor Guard.
Roller Crouch Funeral Home in Mountain View, Arkansas is in charge of the arrangements.
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14 Condolence(s)
barry and willa dean Nolan
Saturday, March 2, 2019
sorry for your loss; hold fast to all those good, special memories you had together; memories keep a special person alive in your heart.. we care
Needy Belle Bullard and Lisa Coleman
Friday, March 1, 2019
Our prayers are with you and your family. May God comfort you and bless you in this time of sorrow.
PATTY WILKINSON
Friday, March 1, 2019
SANDY
I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. HE WILL BE
DEEPLY MISSED.
Jennie Beahm
Thursday, February 28, 2019
Rest in peace, dear uncle. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Sandra, Richard and Phillip.
Orlin and Melissa Buchholz
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Will be praying for comfort for Juniors children and the rest of the family. Richard and Phillip your dad was a good man! May he rest in heavenly peace!
James Sullivan & Family
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Our prayers are with your family & friends for peace, love, joy, & understanding over the days ahead as they rejoice in your memory. A special prayer this week for "Uncle Richard & Aunt Shannon" from the kids & I. GBOS!
James White
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Junior was a kind man that always seemed to have something to smile about. He welcomed me like family from the first time we met. He will surely be missed. My sincere condolences to Sandy, Richard, Phillip, and the rest of the family.
Shorty and Rita Huffines
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
So sorry for your loss prayers for family to have peace and understanding. Remembering the good times with our friends when our children was small. Love you all.
Dolly & Stephen Taylor
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
We are sending our sincere condolences to you and your family Sandy. We are so sorry to here of the loss of your loved one. Sending you blessings and prayers for you all.
Dolly & Stephen Taylor
Linda King
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
My condolences on your loss. Prayers for the family.
Tracie Ketchum
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
I'm so sorry for your loss Aunt Sandra, Richard and Phillip. I know how hard it is to loose family members. I have lots of wonderful memories of Uncle Junior to share with my children. Sorry I couldnt make the trip from Alaska. Love Tracie, Victoria, Mercedes and Levi.
Betty oliver
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
No person is ever truly alone. Those who live no more, whom we loved, Echo still within our thoughts, Our words,our hearts
Jennifer and Harold Frost
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
We wish we were there to comfort you all. We love you all very much
Elva rachel Rhodes
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
So sorry Sandra, Richard and Phillip. Only God knows your hurt, look to him for comfort.
Not sure I can make to funeral, I will if I can.