Fred Andrew Southard Jr.
January 6, 1929 ~ May 6, 2019
Born in:
Winston-Salem, NC
Resided in:
Fairview, NC
Fred Andrew Southard, Jr., 90, of Fairview, passed away Monday, May 6, 2019, at his home.
A native of Winston-Salem, NC, Fred was a son of the late Fred Southard, Sr., and Elsie Patrick Southard.
Mr. Southard was a veteran of the U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force. He worked for RJR Filmco, in Ohio. Following retirement, he took classes at AB-Tech, and opened his own computer networking business. He loved dogs, especially Labradors.
Surviving are his wife, Geraldine “Geri” Gardner Southard; daughter, Toni Kaser (Steve); son, Michael Southard (Amy); grandchildren, Carrie Kaser Underwood, Brooke Kaser, Ashley Southard London (Mike), and Kasey Southard; great-grandchildren, Brendan and Zoey Underwood; sister, Carol Arocho; a number of nieces, nephews and other family members.
The family will receive friends beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 9, at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue. A graveside service with military honors will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Pisgah View Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, Mr. Southard’s family asks that memorials be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Services
Visitation: May 9, 2019 1:00 pm - May 3, 2025 1:45 pm
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Graveside Service: May 9, 2019 2:00 pm
Pisgah View Memorial Park
1529 Smoky Park Highway
Candler, NC 28715
818-667-4415
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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I will forever be indebted to Fred Southard. As an overly rambunctious teen, (friend of Mike’s), Fred saw more in me that I did in myself. Fred provided me with an opportunity to pursue a professional career that likely would not have been attainable without his kindness & support.
He and the entire Southard family are in my prayers today and always.
Love you, Bev and Tony
Toni, so sorry for the loss. Cherish all your memories. Lean on Jesus for strength. Love, Bruce and Deb
Thank you, Deb and Bruce
Thank you Bev and Tony. Love you.
Thank you, Olivia. He was pretty awesome in my book😊
Geri, Toni , Mike and family please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. You have my deepest Sympathy.
Glenda and family
Thank you Glenda and thank you for the phone call! Maybe once things settle down we can come for a visit.
Vicki,
Sorry I was late letting you know😢
I can’t believe it’s been 39 years, but that makes sense.
Love you
Toni, it’s ok, I just was sad he was gone & I missed being able to be there! Yes, it’s hard to believe it’s been 39 yrs, but this is home now, even though all my family & friends in the Asheville Area still mean so VERY much to me! I am getting the notices now from Groce’s, not sure how they stopped to begin with. Groce’s was like family, I mean Dale Groce is still my big brother, or I still think of him that way!
I love you too Toni!