George Chase Souther

He was born Oct. 25, 1943 in Corvallis, OR the son of Howard Chase and Dell Siscene Colby Souther.

George was a 1961 graduate of Springfield High School and a 1973 graduate of Northern Illinois University. He retired from the U.S. Army Reserve after 30 years of service and from the State of Illinois after 20 years. He was a member of the Springfield Ski Club, B.P.O.E. Elks Lodge 158, served as a docent at the Elijah Iles House and was an avid golfer.

He is survived by his daughter, Mary Souther of East Point,GA and his son Joel Souther of Springfield; companion Marlene Maholland of Springfield; sister Tameysin Adelhardt (husband, Terry) of Troy; brothers, Timothy Souther (wife, Arlene) of Springfield, Latham Souther( wife, Ruth) of Auburn and Thomas Souther (wife, Kelly) of Parker, CO and many nieces and nephews.

Friends may call Saturday May 8, 2010 at Boardman-Smith Funeral Chapel from 9:00 AM until the time of memorial services there at 11:00 AM. Interment will be in Camp Butler National Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Honor Flight, 300 E. Auburn Ave, Springfield, OH 45505. Please visit the on-line obituary at www.boardman-smith.net.