Charles Rayford Sotherland

April 26, 1931 - February 17, 2020

He was born in Scottsboro, AL. to Fred and Susie (McCamy) Sotherland.

Charles attended SR Butler High School and studied at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, AL.

He help establish the VFW Post 3719, he was a 32nd degree Mason and Member of DAV.

After a 30 plus year career in the US Army, he retired as a Command Seargant Major. He worked security for 20 years for the Colorado College. Thru his career he traveled the world, from Africa, India, Korea, Germany and Vietnam to name a few.

Charles was a avid fisherman and loved camping and driving his motorhome.

He is preceded in passing by his parents, brothers, Edwin and Fred Sotherland; sister, Frances Olinger all of Alabama, his 2nd wife, Margot Sotherland; step-daughter, Petra Holst-Felix and great granddaughter Bailie Wead.

Left to cherish is memory is his Son, Dana (Lesa) Sotherland of Lavaca, AR, four grandchildren, Chasidy (Toby) Beavers, Chalice (Clay) Wead, Chance (Jessica) Sotherland all of Lavaca, AR., Kristi (John) Johnson of Catoosa, OK., Son, Detlef (Renate) Sclemeier of Hamberg, Germany; Granddaughters, Jennifer and Jessica Sclemeier; Great grandchildren, Dakota, Jayger and Anniston Sotherland, Presley, Chanley and Manley Wead all of Lavaca, AR, Karissa (Alexandria) Hayden-Gill of Broken Arrow, OK., Jessica and Colton Beavers, great great grandson, Rogan Beavers, special friend and companion Bonnie Watkins and all her extended family, many nieces, nephews and sister-in-law Bonnie Sotherland of Guntersville, AL. and special friends Mike and Frances Bosso, Brigitte and Morris Bealmer.

Visitation will be held Saturday, February 22, 2020 from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at Dove-Witt Family Mortuary with funeral to follow at 12:00 p.m. and will be laid to rest at Fairview Cemetery, Fountain, CO.