Oct. 13, 1934 – Oct. 22, 2018
John Robert Southern, age 84 of Toney, Alabama passed away on October, 22 2018.
Mr. Southern was preceded in death by his son, John .L. Southern.
He was the Program Manager and Division Chief for Ballistic Missile Defense Command, Control and Communication Program for most of his career. He also managed the development of data processing for the entire system of the ballistic missile defense.
He loved to motorhome, fish for king mackerel, he loved to go out in his boat. He lived his life to the fullest. He loved his family with all his heart. He was always willing to host a cookout or to hold a family reunion.
Mr. Southern was preceded in death by his son, John .L. Southern.
Survivors; Wife Margaret Southern, Son Harry Southern; Daughter, Cheryl Foreman ( Larry ); 4 grandchildren Ron Foreman ( Holly ) Kimi Foreman, Christy Owensby ( Jacob ), Johnny Foreman; 2 great grandchildren Rosie Foreman and Niko Owensby.
Visitation with family will be Thursday, October 25, 2018 from 11:00 – 1:00 at Toney United Methodist Church. Funeral Services will be Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 1:00 pm at the Church. Interment to follow at Valhalla Memory Gardens with Military Honors in the Garden of Valor.
Make a donation instead of sending flowers to Toney United Methodist Church address is PO Box 1 Toney, AL 35773.
Please leave fond memories and condolences for the Southern family at www.valahallafunerals.com.
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