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1943 - 2003
The Rev. Gary Lee Southard, 60, of Lloyd, Ky., died Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2003, in Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio.
The Rev. Southard was born March 3, 1943, in Mulkeytown, Ill., a son of Asalee Eva Vanzandt Southard of Newburgh, Ind., and the late Floyd H. Southard.
He was also preceded in death by a son, Ronnie Southard.
He was a minister and was associate pastor and member of First Baptist Church of Lloyd, former associate pastor of Rose Hill Baptist Church and minister of music and administrator and teacher at Rose Hill Christian Church. He was a graduate of Southern Baptist Seminary.
Additional survivors include his wife, Janet Ruth Willis Southard of Lloyd; a daughter, Joyce (Richard) Gambill of Ashland, Ky.; a brother, Curtis (Betsy) Southard of Bryant, Ark.; and two grandchildren, Scott Gambill and Kaylyn Gambill.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, 2003, at Rose Hill Baptist Church by the Rev. Sandy Adams and the Rev. Charles E. Stewart. Burial will be in Rose Hill Burial Park.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 tonight, Dec. 19, 2003, at Steen Funeral Home-Marshall Steen Chapel in Ashland and one hour before the service Saturday at the church.
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There are currently 9 condolences.
Susan Groves Griffin
Thursday February 19, 2009 at
12:41 AM
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We made beautiful music together with our duets back in "our day". You will be sadly missed by all that knew and loved you.
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Michelle Barnhart-Sparks
Wednesday December 24, 2003 at
2:14 PM
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Mrs. Southard, Joyce, and family, I am so sorry to hear about "our" loss. Mr. Southard was a wonderful assett to Rose Hill and this community. My fondest memories of Rose Hill include you and him. He will always be remembered.
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Michelle Barnhart-Sparks
Wednesday December 24, 2003 at
2:12 PM
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Wilma Justice
Tuesday December 23, 2003 at
3:22 PM
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I am so sorry about Gary's death. His voice and his life touched many of us who are left behind. I will always remember the work he did when we were youth. In Christ, Wilma Justice, clerk
Wolf Creek Baptist Church, Grayson
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Tom and Joan Vonderheide
Saturday December 20, 2003 at
6:16 PM
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Sat. December 20,2003 at 3:45 PM
Our love goes out to Janet,Joyce and the granchildren of Brother Gary.Bro. Gary has been a real blessing in our lives.We thank God we had the privilege of knowing this family.We enjoyed our stay at Rose Hill Baptist Church.Tom&Joan
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Kesha Evans
Friday December 19, 2003 at
4:22 PM
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I am so very sad to hear this. I loved Mr Southard with all my heart he was like family to all of us at RoseHill. I am so very sorry for your loss and love you too Mrs. Southard. You are the only teacher who cared if I could do math or not! Love!
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Jared Waller
Friday December 19, 2003 at
3:41 PM
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I just wanted to write and say what a blessing Mr. Southard was in my life throughout my stay at Rose Hill. As I look back in my life I truly believe I wouldn't be the man I am today without the Christian influence he, along with Mrs. Southard, were in my life. I thank the Lord always on their behalf and will miss Mr. Southard dearly.
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Tom, Carol, & William Abbey
Friday December 19, 2003 at
3:24 PM
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Dear Mrs. Southard & Family,
We love your family and the testimony that it has had throughout many years for the Lord. Although our hearts are saddened with your loss, we have the assurance that Brother Southard is at home in heaven. Our prayers are with you all. If there is any way that we can be of service to you, please let us know what we can do. Carol is agreeable to do free substitute teaching for you, whenever she does not have family committments. Just have Penne call her to come. January does not appear to be an extra busy month for her unless something unexpectant develops.
Love & thoughts,
The "Abbey" Family
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Bill Adcock
Friday December 19, 2003 at
11:11 AM
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My condolences to the family of Gary Southard. Gary was one of the most dedicated ministers I have encountered in my career. Please know that you are in my prayers.
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