FRANKLIN – Another one of our Lord’s children just went to join Him with praise and rejoicing. If you knew Herbert Glenn Southard, you knew he loved the Lord Jesus and lived his life accordingly. He was a Christian first and a family man second. A member of Longview Baptist Church, he served as deacon for several years. During that time, he and his wife enjoyed their roles as church custodians. Glenn was also the caretaker of the church cemetery and kept the church grounds freshly trimmed.
Glenn was born on May 1, 1931, to Albert and Ola Henry Southard. He was a veteran of the United States Army and spent many years working at Rabun Mills. He was a dedicated husband to the love of his life, his wife, Wayles Arrowood Southard. They were married almost 60 years.
Glenn was a very kind man who loved his children and was especially proud of them and their accomplishments. He complimented his daughter, Tammy, in the best possible way by saying she was a good cook like her mother. He truly enjoyed being outdoors best of all, whether it be hunting, fishing, or just looking for ginseng. He was also a true-blue lifelong Atlanta Braves fan through good seasons and bad seasons.
Glenn, who went on to Glory on July 21, 2021, is survived by his children, Tammy Stanley (Steve) and Mike Southard (Casey); his grandchildren, Chase Stanley, Chandler Stanley, and Jesse Stahl (Deanna); and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, his parents and his brothers, Rev. Gene Southard and Rev. Howard Southard.
Glenn’s family is forever grateful to the excellent care given him by Laura Scruggs, Linda Witherington, and Marilyn Welch. Glenn loved these ladies and cared for each of them very much.
Services were held on Saturday, July 24, at 2 p.m. at Longview Baptist Church, with visitation one hour prior to the service, and burial in the church cemetery. Reverends Johnny Lee, Tom Nahlen, and Don Moffitt officiated. Pallbearers were Bruce Fox, Ashton Fox, Stevie Stanley, Chandler Stanley, Jesse Stahl, and Nick Potts. Honorary pallbearers were deacons of Longview Baptist Church.
Moffitt Family Funeral Care is honored to serve Mr. Southard’s family. Condolences may be made at moffittfamilyfuneralcare.com