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Donald R. Southall - Charleston Daily Mail - (Nov/22/2007)
Donald R. Southall, 74, of Ripley passed away Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007, in Jackson General Hospital, Ripley.
Born June 14, 1933, in Kanawha County, he was a son of the late Romie and Orpha Mae Fisher Southall. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Loretta Hutton Southall; a son-in-law, Mike Pendleberry; brothers, Roy and Delmer Southall; and sisters, Rhnelda and Dottie Lou Southall.
He retired from True Temper and the West Virginia Department of Highways. He was a veteran of the Korean War, where he served in the Army. He was a member of the International Order of Odd Fellows and American Legion Post 107 and the Sandyville VFW Post, where he served on the Rifle Squad for military funerals. He was also an active member of the Republican Executive Committee and Ripley Tabernacle Baptist Church. He was an avid supporter of Ripley High School athletics. He was also a past member of the Ripley Beautification Committee and worked with the Veterans Van to transport veterans to the VA Hospital. He also worked diligently on various political campaigns.
He is survived by a son, Gary (Brenda) Southall of Ripley; daughter, Debbie Southall Pendleberry of Ripley; brother, Darrell (Mae) Southall of Atlanta, Ga.; sister, Dorra (Bud) Jarvis of Ripley; grandchildren, Joshua (Mary) Southall, Jason Southall and Julie Southall, all of Ripley; great-grandchildren, Jacob and Andrew Southall; several nieces and nephews; an uncle, James Southall of Kenna; and his mother-in-law, Laura Hutton of Charleston.
Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, at Ripley Tabernacle Baptist Church with Pastor Mike Elder officiating. Burial will follow in Goshen Cemetery, Kentuck, with military rites by American Legion Post 107.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Ripley Tabernacle Church, 330 3rd Ave., Ripley, across from the armory.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ripley Tabernacle Church, 330 3rd Ave., Ripley, WV 25271.
Parsons-Waybright Funeral Home, Ripley, will be serving the family.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.parsonswaybright.com.
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