Karl Franklin Southerland Obituary
We bid farewell to Karl Franklin Southerland of Bainbridge, Ohio, born in Saint Louis, Missouri, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on June 4, 2024 at the age of 86. Karl Franklin touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Loretta Southerland and George Southerland; and his former wife Mary Catherine Southerland. He is survived by: his wife Joyce Heppner Southerland; his children, Loretta Townsley (Scott), John Southerland, Paul Southerland (Tracy), Charles Southerland, Mark Southerland (Janet) and Mary Noone (Seth); his grandchildren, Karl Southerland, Christopher Townsley, Erin Cordes (Anthony), Jessica Southerland (Frank), Lisa Herandez (Andre), Amanda Southerland, Brittany Upholz (Jon), Michael Southerland, Ava Noon, Mathew Noon and Max Southerland; and his siblings, Mona Lee (Richard Burkhart), Tim Southerland (Stephanie) and Dennis Southerland (Patty). He is also survived by great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to American Cancer Society, an organization Karl felt strongly about.