James Franklin “Frank” Southall, Sr., age 81, of Demorest, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center following an extended illness.
Born in Valdosta, Georgia, on February 27, 1942, he was a son of the late Joseph Benjamin & Frances Nolan Southall. Frank retired from the Gwinnett County School System with a career that spanned almost 30 years. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing and hunting and was an avid Georgia Bulldog fan.
Survivors include his loving wife of 52 years, Linda Mills Southall of Demorest, GA; son, James Franklin Southall, Jr. of Commerce, GA; daughter, Kim Southall of Brookhaven, GA; daughter by choice, Jennifer Barron of Brookhaven, GA; grandchildren, Carson Barrett, Luke Southall, & Kinsley Grace Southall; 10 siblings as well as numerous other relatives & friends.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 27, 2024, with Rev. Matthew Butler officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillside Gardens Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, January 26, 2024.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that all donations be made to The American Cancer Society at https://donate.cancer.org or to The American Heart Association at https://www.heart.org.
An online guest registry is available for the Southall family at www.HillsideMemorialChapel.com.
Arrangements are in the care & professional direction of Hillside Memorial Chapel & Gardens of Clarkesville, Georgia. (706) 754-6256
