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Merle Southard Obituary

Merle Southard, 96, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2017, in Topeka, KS. A public visitation will be held on Saturday, July 22, 2017, at 10:00 am with funeral services following at 11:00 am. All services will be held at Ninth Street Missionary Baptist Church: 847 Ohio St. (Lawrence). Visit Mr. Southard's celebration page at www.PeacefulRestFuneralChapel.com.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Jul. 19, 2017.
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My dear Aunt Irene and family ALL...Clif, Lynne, Paula Michelle (Stephene) and myself were sorry to hear about the passing of gentle Merle. He always was loving and kind when we met. We were so very happy that your souls were joined in life because you were HAPPY and blessed.
Our thoughts and prayers are always with you.
Much Love

MAUDE, CLIF, LYNNE, and STEPHENE' SIMS-Johnson

August 9, 2017

Merle was a sweet man, who was my parents neighbor for years. He always waved hello and smiled making you feel good. He had a kind word for my parents whenever he saw them outside working on projects. He was the quiet presence when I was young while my friend and I would run out of his house with his Grandson Tyson, while we ate watermelon. It won't be the same in the neighborhood with him gone. May he be praising God while in heaven, and one day we will see our loved ones again. Condolences to his family.

Heather Hilt-Henson

July 24, 2017

So sorry to hear of Merle's passing. I have many fond memories of when he worked on my dad's farm (Ernie Tuckel) when I was young. My sincerest condolencees to his family.

Virginia Hare (Tuckel)

July 23, 2017

The Fulcher family sends their condolences to the family of Merle Southard. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss.

Kim Fulcher

July 21, 2017

Merle Southard was fine man. I am glad that I was privileged to know him. My sympathy to Irene and family.

George Catt

July 20, 2017

TO THE FAMILY OF MERLE SOUTHHARD, SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS? 1THESS 5:17. PRAY CONSTANTLY.

July 19, 2017

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