James Douglas Souther

September 02, 1937 – November 28, 2018

Mr. James Douglas Souther age 81 of Blairsville passed away on Wednesday November 28, 2018 in the Union General Hospital following an extended illness. Mr. Souther was born on September 2, 1937 in Union County, the son of the late Gordon Souther and the late Thelma Ensley Souther. He was a lifelong resident of Union County and was a veteran of the US Air Force. James was a loving husband, brother and uncle. He was preceded in death by his parents and also a sister, Agnus (Ann) Fussell. James was of the Baptist faith.

Surviving Mr. Souther are his loving wife and best friend for 51 years, Claudine Butts Souther of Blairsville, two sisters, Evelyn Turner of Blairsville, Betty Duggan of Ringgold GA, cousins, Donald Duggan, Jack Duggan and Mona Trotter, nieces, Kathy Prince, Sandy Page and Kelley Davis, nephew, Jack Turner, many other relatives and friends also survive.

Funeral services will be held on Friday November 30, 2018 at 1:00 pm from the Mountain View Chapel with Rev. Jerry Karnes and Rev Steve Roten officiating. Special music will be presented by Junior Bridges. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers, Danny Owenby Richard Haigler, Jerry Hemphill, Danny Stephens and Ronnie Coker. Interment will follow in the Meadow View, Cemetery with the North GA Honor Guard conducting Military Honors. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Friday from 11-1:00 pm.

Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com