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Herman Gothard Obituary

GOTHARD Herman Harold Gothard, 65, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2011. Herman was born in Gallipolis, OH on July 14, 1945, to Herman and Alice (Clark) Gothard and is preceded in death by his father, sisters Dorothy Fraley and Linda Gothard, brother Roger Gothard, former wife Nancy Gothard. Survivors include his mother, Alice Gothard; sons, Dennis (Rhonda) Haines, Donald and David Haines; sisters, Mary (Richard) Thompson, Eva (Tim) Chapman, Faye (Bill) Chapman; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and many friends. Herman retired from Graybar Electric, worked at C.O.E. and was still in the electric field at the time of his death. Herman was a family man and will be missed by all who knew him. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 25, 2011, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, SW Chapel, 3393 Broadway, Grove City, OH with the Funeral Service to follow at 1 p.m. Interment will follow at Blendon Central Cemetery, Westerville, OH. Messages of condolence may be left at www.NewcomerColumbus.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Mar. 23 to Mar. 24, 2011.

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Traci Muzik

March 24, 2011

Herman Southwood will not be the same without you. I will miss seeing you on the porch & talking to you!!! Dennis, Donald & David you all will be in my prayers!!

denise O'Day

March 24, 2011

Papa..There is no way to express how much you will be missed. You were such a wonderful, kind hearted man..I only pray to someday see you again in Heaven. I am very thankful you got to meet Cayla "your little sugar breches" the same thing you called me when I was a baby. You may not be here on this earth anymore but you will forever be in my heart. Love you. Mike, Denise and Cayla

Pam and Brian Aliff

March 23, 2011

Herman,you will be missed by many, but I just want to say Thank you for being a wonderful, loving Husband to my Sister Nancy,and for being a wonderful Father to Dennis, Donald and David. I know for sure how much you loved each and everyone of them. The last time I seen you was a couple weeks ago, and when you were leaving ,I remember you giving me a hug, telling me to take care and gave me that smile. Herman you were a great man with a great big giving Heart, Thank you for all the memories with our family., We will miss you.

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