With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Joseph Elwood Southard (Reidsville, North Carolina), born in Rockingham, North Carolina, who passed away on November 20, 2020 at the age of 80. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joseph Elwood Southard to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Hugh William Southard and Lillie Ethel Rakes Southard; his siblings, Mary Jane, Myrtle, Bill, John, Leonard and Albert; and his grandsons, Joseph and Joshua.

He is survived by : his wife Joanne Miller Southard; his children, Billy Joe Southard (Lesa), Teresa Anders (Jeffrey), Shelia Daniels (Keith) and Tammy Shelton (Mike); his grandchildren, Garon, Jenny, Jesse, Kim, Crissy, Bobby, Shelly, Rebecca, Kirk and Kyle; and his siblings, Kenneth and Donna. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and a large extended family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his honor to Reidsville Free Will Baptist Church at 878 Miller Chapel Road, Reidsville, NC 27320.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
WILKERSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY