Robert Kenneth Southard, 62, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2020 in Henrietta, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10 AM on Friday, May 29, 2020 at Grace Temple of Henrietta with Pastor Doug Gaskey officiating. Graveside services will follow at the Electra Cemetery in Electra, Texas under the direction of Dutton Funeral Home in Iowa Park, Texas. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at the funeral home from 6-8 PM.
Robert was born on June 28, 1957 in Electra, Texas. He married Sharon Holland on September 14, 2002 in Electra. He worked in lawncare and doing anything he could to help others in need. Robert was a very faithful Christian serving as deacon at Hillside Baptist Church in Electra until it closed. He was then a member of Grace Temple of Henrietta. Robert loved going to church with his Brothers and Sisters in Christ.
Robert is preceded in death by his parents, John Thomas “J.T.” and Hazel Lee (Johnson) Southard; one sister, Leona Adwell; and two step siblings, Kenneth Swiger and Cathy Corey.
Surviving relatives include his wife of 17 years, Sharon Southard of Henrietta, Texas; brothers, Thomas, Henry, and Lonnie Southard all of Henrietta; James Pedrick of Pennsylvania; and Billy Stevens of Bolton, Texas; sisters, Rebecca Fields of Henrietta; LaShonda “Crystal” Saryerwinnie of Wichita Falls, Texas; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Memorials are suggested to be made to Hospice of Wichita Falls, 4909 Johnson Road, Wichita Falls, Texas 76310.
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