Obituary for Mike Southard
James Michael “Mike” Southard, 62 of Franklin, died on Monday, January 25, 2021 after a brief time of declining health.
Mike was born in Macon County, the son of the late William “Ernie” Porter and Margie Blanche Ledbetter Southard. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his ex-wife, Vickie Keener Southard and a sister, Teresa Southard.
Mike was known for always working hard. He really enjoyed working on the farm, tending to his cattle or bailing hay. On Sundays, he would often be found visiting either Franklin Church of God or Cartoogechaye Church of God.
He is survived by his wife, Aurora Salis; a son, James Henry “Hank” Southard of Franklin; one sister, Sherri Ross; and three brothers, Charles Southard (Cindy), Tommy Southard, and Steve Southard (Denise) all of Franklin. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends also survive.
There will be a gathering of family and friends at Macon Funeral Home on Saturday, January 30 from 11am till 2pm. Due to Covid 19, there are no services planned at this time. The family plans to have a celebration of life at a later date.
While attending the gathering of family and friends, the family respectfully asks masks to be worn and social distancing to be practiced.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Macon County Fairgrounds or Future Farmers of America.
Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com
Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Mike was born in Macon County, the son of the late William “Ernie” Porter and Margie Blanche Ledbetter Southard. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his ex-wife, Vickie Keener Southard and a sister, Teresa Southard.
Mike was known for always working hard. He really enjoyed working on the farm, tending to his cattle or bailing hay. On Sundays, he would often be found visiting either Franklin Church of God or Cartoogechaye Church of God.
He is survived by his wife, Aurora Salis; a son, James Henry “Hank” Southard of Franklin; one sister, Sherri Ross; and three brothers, Charles Southard (Cindy), Tommy Southard, and Steve Southard (Denise) all of Franklin. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends also survive.
There will be a gathering of family and friends at Macon Funeral Home on Saturday, January 30 from 11am till 2pm. Due to Covid 19, there are no services planned at this time. The family plans to have a celebration of life at a later date.
While attending the gathering of family and friends, the family respectfully asks masks to be worn and social distancing to be practiced.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Macon County Fairgrounds or Future Farmers of America.
Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com
Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.