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Mr. William Flynn "Billy" Southern

William Southern Obituary

SOUTHERN WALNUT COVE - Mr. William Flynn "Billy" Southern, 78, died Monday, Feb. 25, 2008, at his home. He was born in Stokes County to Oscar and Mandy Flynn Southern. He was a member of Stokesburg United Methodist Church, a charter member of Walnut Cove Fire Department and was charter president of Walnut Cove Lions Club. He was a member of Walnut Cove Masonic Lodge 629 AF&AM since 1953 and was also a member of the Scottish Rite and Oasis Shriners. Billy served as chairman of the Walnut Cove ABC Board; as a member of Walnut Cove Town Board for 26 years; and was mayor of Walnut Cove for 16 years. He coached little league and pony league for several years. His employment with R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. ended after five years. He then began work at Monitor Roller Mill where he became owner of the 100-year old family business. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five sisters; and four brothers. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Patricia Scott Southern; three sons, William F. "Wic" (Maryann) Southern, Scott (Rosemary) Southern and Ronnie (Paula) Southern; six grandchildren, Amy Ashley, Bill (Beth) Southern, Kevin Southern, Natalie Southern, Ryan (Amy) Southern and Paige Southern; and three great-grandchildren, Cameron Denny, Evan Ashley and Madeline Southern. A 2 p.m. funeral service will be conducted Thursday, Feb. 28, at Stokesburg United Methodist Church, with the Rev. William Baird officiating. A graveside service with Masonic rites will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 tonight, Feb. 27, at Burroughs Funeral Home, and other times at the home. Memorials may be made to Stokesburg United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 521, Walnut Cove, NC 27052, or the Shriners Children Hospital, 950 West Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605.

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Published by Winston-Salem Journal on Feb. 27, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for William Southern

14 Entries

Ken Allen

February 29, 2008

Wic and Ronnie
I have been out of town all week, and so I just heard the news last night.

I always enjoyed stopping by the mill and speaking to Mr. Billy and trying to solve world problems. I hadn't seen him in a couple of weeks, and heard that Mr. Billy had been asking about me. As a result, I stopped by the mill last Saturday and spent some time with him and sure am glad that I did.

I will miss Mr. Billy, and you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Fran & George Sevits (Ashby)

February 28, 2008

Patricia and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. You have been a very special person in my life. Sorry we could not be with you. We will get with you later.

Starr Wood

February 28, 2008

I am saddened to hear of the loss of your father. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Gail LeMieux

February 27, 2008

Billy was a great man and always made me smile when i saw him anywhere. He will be missed
Gail LeMieux walnut-cove

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Sally Beth Kirby

February 27, 2008

Dear Patricia, Wic, Scott, and Ronnie,
I am so sad to learn of Billy's passing. He was such an important part of Walnut Cove for all of his lifetime that he leaves a void that will be impossible to fill. He and your entire family contributed much to my pleasant childhood memories of growing up next door to you on Main Street.
Although geographical distance dictates that I will not be able to attend his service, please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Beverly Duval

February 27, 2008

He was very much loved gentleman, always willing to help and he will be missed.

Beth Belcher

February 27, 2008

Wic and family,

I am so sorry for the loss of your father. He gave us a good friend and we will always be grateful to him. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Alice Webster Atwell

February 27, 2008

Ronnie,

I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. Your family is in my prayers.

Tom & Dolores Boutwell

February 27, 2008

Dear Patricia and Family: We are so sad to hear of Bill's passing and he will be greatly missed by all of us. We think of you often Pat and will pray for you and your family and for Bill who now has joined the Lord to rest in peace and tranquility. With Love, Tom & Dolores Boutwell, Asheville, NC

Roy & Susan Pender

February 27, 2008

Patricia - Jane Gehring let us know about Billy. He will be missed by so many and Roy and I will be counted among those. The last time I was in W-C I stopped in at the Roller Mill to say hi. Ron wasn't in but I enjoyed getting caught up on everything and just talking to Billy. We could always count on him to tell it truthfully with a great deal of enthusiasm. Our sympathies to you and the family. Our love to all of you.

Barbara Duggins

February 27, 2008

Wic and Family, Sorry to hear about your dad passing on. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jim & Donna Hughes

February 27, 2008

We enjoyed knowing Bill through Oasis Provost Guard. Our thoughts and sympathies are with Tricia and the family at this time.
Fondly, Jim and Donna Hughes

Sam Pegram

February 27, 2008

To the Southern Family, We are so sorry for your loss. You all will miss Bill so much, as we all will. He was a good friend to us.
Sam, Carol, and Reid Pegram

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