William Henry (Bill) Southard

Mr. William Henry (Bill) Southard, age 84 of Cumming, passed away Saturday, June 26, 2010. He was preceded in death by his father, Meredith Allen Southard, mother, Mary Castleberry Southard, brother, Joe Southard, sister, Mae Southard and brother, Ceph Southard.

Survivors include his wife of 49 ½ years, Betty Harrison Southard of Cumming; daughter, Margarie Southard of Cumming; son, Allen Southard of Cumming; daughter, Norma Southard of Cumming; sister-in-law, Henrietta Southard of Kennesaw; special caregiver, Sandy Coates-Williams; and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.

Funeral services will be held, Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 3:00 pm at Brookwood Baptist Church with Rev. Donnie Nix, Rev. Don Westray and Rev. Johnny Purcell officiating. Interment will follow in Sawnee View Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Ingram Funeral Home on Sunday from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm, Monday from 9:00 am until 9:00 pm and Tuesday from 9:00 am until hour of service.

Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory, Cumming, GA is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be made at www.ingramfuneralhome.com.


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