Kenneth Wayne Southern

The youngest of six children born to Belle Tysor and Charlie Rose Southern on May 19, 1945, Wayne spent his early years in Kernersville, NC. He graduated from East Forsyth High School in 1963 and attended Campbell College and UNC-Greensboro.

Surviving is his loving wife of 48 years, Frances Turner Southern of the home;, his daughter, Deborah Southern Koch (Keith) of Myrtle Beach, SC; three granddaughters, Jessica Koch of Baltimore, MD, Kasey Koch of Elkin, NC and Emily Koch of Myrtle Beach, SC; and one great grandson, Oliver Hardy of Elkin, NC. Also surviving are one sister, Nancy Morgan of Clayton, NC; brother-in-law, Jack Hester of Winston-Salem, NC and three sisters-in-law, Betty Southern of Chapel Hill, NC, Cindy Southern of Layton, UT and Joan Southern of Decatur, AL; along with many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Mary Southern Hester, and three brothers, Louis Southern, Charles “Chuck” Southern and Robert Southern.

Wayne worked in sales of restaurant equipment and wholesale food until he found his true calling in real estate and building. He owned K. Wayne Southern Real Estate. He sold residential homes many years and then built and sold many other homes. He was a member of The Greensboro Builders and the Greensboro Realtors Associations.

Fraternally, he was Past Master of Revolution Masonic Lodge, Rose Chapter #178 Order of the Eastern Star, The Scottish Rite, The Greensboro Shrine and the Oasis Shrine Temple of Charlotte, NC. He has served in many capacities at WhiteStone, A Masonic and Eastern Star Community for many years, most recently, on the Board of Directors and the Long Range Planning Committee. One of his greatest satisfactions was helping with, visiting with and showing his love and concern to those who called WhiteStone home.

Most important to Wayne was his love for God, family and friends and the ability to serve his fellow man in whatever capacity God wanted him. Even in his sickness, he spent hours talking and counseling to those who needed his wisdom and strength. He made friends everywhere he went, including vacations times at the lake where many special memories were made with those he met.

Funeral services will be at 1 PM, Saturday, October 30, 2021 at Hanes-Lineberry, 515 N. Elm Street, Greensboro, NC 27401 with Reverends John Willett and Tom Southern officiating. Visitation and fellowship will be after the service at the funeral home. Light refreshments will be served.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to either WhiteStone, A Masonic & Eastern Star Community, 700 S. Holden Road, Greensboro, NC, 27407; for the new independent apartments or Renovation or the Care & Wellness Center; the Masonic and Eastern Star Home, LLC, c/o WhiteStone, to assist Masonic and Eastern Star Members; or the Shriner’s Hospital for Children, c/o Greensboro Shrine Club, 510 W. Gate City Boulevard, Greensboro, NC 27407. Online condolences may be offered at www.haneslineberryfhnorthelm.com.