Ed Southern, 92, of Fayetteville passed away Friday, July 5, 2013 in Fayetteville. He was born March 12, 1921 in Winslow the son of Floyd and Ava Cowar Southern.
He was a member of Buckner Baptist Church and served in the United States Army; retired from Ozark Electric; Trial Riding Director and Parade Marshal for Rounders Riding Club; President of Northwest Arkansas Fox Hound Association.
Preceded in death by a son, Dewayne Southern and his brother, Maurice Southern.
Survivors include his wife, Ellen Southern of the home; 3~daughters, Glenda Houston and husband, Herschel of West Fork, Sandy Marshall and Terri Treat both of Fayetteville; 3~sisters, Pauline Estes, Dorothy Gooding and JoAnn Southern all Fayetteville; 3~grandchildren and 3~great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be at 10:00 AM Thursday, July 11, 2013 at Fayetteville National Cemetery.
Visitation will be Wednesday, July 10, 2013 from 5~7 PM at Beard’s Funeral Chapel.
I am sad to learn of Uncle Ed’s passing. My prayers for comfort and peace are extended to the family.
Glen, Lisa and Colton