Charles Southard

Charles Henry Southard passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at the age of 63. He was born in Benton Harbor, Michigan on November 29, 1947 to Vernon Southard and Dolly Marie Pierce Southard and later was raised in the Texas Baptist Home for Children in Waxahachie. Charles remained an active member of the ex-children alumni of the Texas Baptist Home, and served many years as president of the alumni association and continued to serve in other capacities until his death. He had a passion for helping others, especially those in need. He had been a resident of Corsicana from 1981 - 2010. Charles was a beloved father, prideful "Papa Charlie", and he never met a stranger. He touched many lives and words cannot express the love we have for him. He will live in our hearts forever. We love you daddy and Papa Charlie and look forward to seeing you again someday. Charles was preceded in death by his parents Vernon and Dolly Marie Southard and a brother James Larson Southard. Survivors include his children: Cheryl Huitt and her husband Brad, Michelle Price and her husband Greg, and James Southard and his wife Mary. The loving mother of his children Janice Lewis Southard and wife of 44 years. And a special friend Thelma Huff and her family. Grandchildren: Brett, Brittany, and Cheney Southard, Claire, Wesley, and Abby Grace Huitt, and Emalee and Maycee Price. Bothers and sisters: Mary Southard White and her husband Richard, Doug Pierce, and Richard Southard and his wife Tina. He is also survived by his father-in-law and mother-in-law J.V. and Peggy Lewis. Brother and sister-in-law Jack and Barbara Lewis and sister-in-law and brother-in-law Jeanette and Wesley Parish, and many nieces, nephews, and other family members. Visitation will be held on Monday evening from 6 - 8pm at Griffin - Roughton Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10am on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 in the Chapel at Griffin - Roughton Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne McKay officiating. Burial will follow at Eureka Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Mike Hambrick, Rick Taylor, Clark Pickard, Chris Lynd, Clint Pickard, and Karl Pace.

Charles Southard

November 29, 1947 - May 25, 2011