Thomas O. SOUTHALL Sr.

Otha was my best friend in school and we spent many days together. we were like brothers. He was the baby of the family. He older brother took care of Otha as his only child. Buddy will be missed. GOD BLESS. Billy Booth

I will so miss his smile and his hugs! Even though I haven't been back to Hampton that often recently, he is still such a fixture in my heart and mind at MBC. My lovet to all of the family. I know that he will be missed. I'll be praying for comfort for you all!
Love,
Franny Bennett

Presented by the REv William Lowrance at the funeral:

Remembrances of the Southall Family;


I begin with a kind of Confession. For you see, yesterday as Rev Childress and I were visiting with Mr. Tommy Southall’s Family, his Adult Children Jean, Thomasine, Susan and Tom Jr. and a whole crowd of his Grandchildren I was able to hear all of these wonderful , moving tear jerking one second laughter filling the next second stories about the life of this good man. Now...

Mr. Southall will be sadly missed by the neighborhood and his neighbors. Just know that he is in a better place now and we will see him again. May God bless the family. Min. Carolyn B. Batts and Family, Hampton, VA your neighbors

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Tommy,
I was sadden to read about your fathers' passing.
I trust that God will bring comfort to you and your family at this time.
Based on passed conversations with you, I can say your father was definately a tremendous blessing to you all. I trust that the memories that have been made, will forever enrich your lives to come. God Bless you friend!

tommy will greatly be missed and old time friend from the days at hygea skateing rink with his 40 chev conv what find we had together i no jean and family will realy miss him

Susan and family: Your father greeted me many times with his smile and hand shake as I walked through the doors of Memorial Baptist Church. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead. Hold tight to the memories for comfort. Lean on your friends for strength and always remember how much you are cared about.
Charme Brown Dawson (Colorado Springs, CO)

My sincerest sympathy to all of you in your great loss. You're in my thoughts & prayers. Comfort xo's to you. Margaret Ann (Hazel's Sister)