James Southard, 69, of Hot Springs, Arkansas passed away Friday, May 29, 2020.
Jim was born August 16, 1950 in Visalia, California to the late Royal Joe and Vienna (Phillips) Southard. He was a handyman by trade. He loved the outdoors and nature, he was a chess master and loved doing large jigsaw puzzles. Jim was a state finalist in bowling and an avid Razorback fan who had a great since of humor, teasing and making people laugh. Jim was a member of the Glory Barn Church and loved his “Pastor Jess” and his entire church family.
He is survived by his wife Ernestine Southard, children Deinna Hill (Joshua), Donna Anderson (Matt); siblings Dwayne Southard (Judy), Don Southard (Pat) and Donna Williamson (Dickey); 10 grandchildren, Viktorya Smith, Anya Smith, Kaitlyn Fairchild, Briahnna Anderson, Emily Anderson, Madeline Anderson, Amelia Anderson, Isaac Anderson, Elizabeth Anderson and Abigail Anderson
Graveside service will be held 10:00 am Thursday at Reed Cemetery with Rev. Jess Gideon officiating.