of Jonesboro, CO
June 14, 1937 - March 22, 2018
Mr. Edward South, 80, of Jonesboro passed away Thursday, March 22, 2018 at St.Bernards Regional Medical Center. Mr. South was born June 14, 1937, in Trumann, to Claude Marion and Maudie L. Ross South.
Mr. South was in the Army and a Korean War Veteran. He was a member of the Church of Christ, worked in tool and die and was owner of Ace Tool and Manufacturing. Ed loved fishing, his wife and spending time with his family.
Preceding him in death were his parents and wife Geraline Higgins South. They were married 55 years.
Surviving is his son, Dr. Ron (Kelly) South; and grandchildren, Olivia, Lexie and Peyton.
A graveside service will be held Monday, March 26, 2018, at Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery at 1:00pm. Pallbearers will be Jeff Jenness, Gary Higgins, Kirk Porter, Mark Jones and Gary Thompson. Honorary bearers are, Andrew Serpico, Josephine Watson and Dr. Corey Diamond.
In lieu of flowers consider the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House, 1148 E. Matthews or the Arkansas Children Hospital Foundation, PO Box 2222, Little Rock, AR 72203
Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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5 Condolence(s)
DW
Thursday, March 29, 2018
So sorry for your loss may you find peace and comfort in the words spoken at 2 Corinthians 1:3 & 4" Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive from God
Jacqueline Kent
Monday, March 26, 2018
Dear Dr. South,
Steve & I are greatly saddened by the passing of your parents. Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family at the difficult time. I’m sure they were both proud of having such an intelligent hardworking son like you!
With Deepest Condolences,
Jacqueline & Steve Kent
Barbara Anne Warren
Saturday, March 24, 2018
I am so very sorry your mom and dad were good people and we were blessed to have known them. God be with you and your family. Barbara A. Warren
Marie George
Friday, March 23, 2018
Ron-I am so so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Prayers for you and your family. God bless.
DebbieRose Smith Hays Hill
Friday, March 23, 2018
My heart goes out to you dear Ron and family. I loved your parents so much and you. Please know my prayers are with you and family. May God hold you in His arms. Love and hugs DebbieRose Hays Hill