Robert L. Souther
Robert L. Souther, Sr., 69, of Warsaw, and formerly of Columbia City, passed away at 7:20 a.m. Friday Jan. 29, 2016, at Mason Healthcare, Warsaw.
Born on Oct. 3, 1946, in Wilkesboro, N.C. he was the son of Edgar C. and Clara M. (Mitchell) Souther.
Robert attended high school in Decatur, Mich., and graduated with the Class of 1966. He resided in Decatur for 27 years, until coming to Columbia City. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. Robert was an industrial painter with Steve Reiff, Inc. in South Whitley, IN for 25 years.
Survivors include his daughters: Julie Souther, Fort Wayne; Sarah Souther, Harlan; seven grandchildren; brothers: Gilbert Souther, Elbert Souther and Roland (Linda) Souther, all of Lawton, Mich.; and former wife: Rose Mary Souther, Harlan.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sons: Robert L. Souther Jr. in 2008 and Weston Souther in 2015.
Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016, at DeMoney-Grimes, a LifeStory Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City. Funeral services for Robert will follow at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with Certified Funeral Celebrant Sharon Brockhaus officiating. Burial will follow in Eberhard Cemetery, Columbia City.
Memorial contributions in memory of Robert may be made to his final expense account.