Charlie Douglas
South


January 5, 1942 - October 30, 2022

Charlie Douglas South, age 80, of Cloverdale, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2022.  The family will receive friends Tuesday, November 1, 2022, from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. at Cloverdale Church of Christ.  The funeral will follow at 2:00 p.m. with Brother Greg Pollock and Brother Arvy Dupuy officiating.  Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery with Williams Funeral Home directing.

Mr. South was born in Pickens County, Alabama, but lived in Lauderdale County from early childhood.  He was a member of Cornerstone Church of Christ.

Mr. South was preceded in death by his parents, Noah South and Louise Hale South.  He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Sharon Garrett South; sons, Alan South and Paul South (Cassi); daughters, Emily Miller (Phillip) and Amanda South; grandchildren, Mike Miller (Cassie), Alec South, Charlie Miller (Mellary), Ethan South, Issac South, Jenna South, Annabelle South, Joy Ella South, and Noah South; great-grandchildren, Mae Miller and Wells Miller; brothers, William South (Carolyn), Earl South, David South (Wanda), and Keith South (Melissa); sisters, Mary Ruth Cox (Jimmy), Shelby Myhan (Larry) and Jewel Landrum (Charles); brother-in-law, Larry Garrett (Gail), and sister-in-law, Elaine Holt; many cousins, nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.

He was a heavy equipment operator for the majority of his life and had the reputation of being the best backhoe operator around.  He had a great work ethic and took great pride in doing a good job.

Mr. South was a meek and gentle Christian man with a true servant’s heart.  He had a tender heart for the less fortunate and believed in doing his best to care for them.  He loved his family and friends, and was the happiest when he was working for them in some way, especially if it involved his lawn mower and cutting their grass.  He left a great example of what a good man should be.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cloverdale Church of Christ Cemetery Fund, 13000 Highway 157, Florence, AL  35633.



Visitation

November 1, 2022
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Cloverdale Church of Christ, 13000 Highway 157, Florence, AL

Visitation

Cloverdale Church of Christ, 13000 Highway 157, Florence, AL

November 1, 2022 12:00 pm

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Funeral

November 1, 2022
2:00 pm

Cloverdale Church of Christ, Burial to follow in adjoining cemetery

Funeral

Cloverdale Church of Christ, Alabama 157, Florence, AL

November 1, 2022 2:00 pm

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6 Comments on “Charlie Douglas South”

  1. Charlie was such a good example of what a Christian man should be. I know everyone will miss him until we see him again some day.

  2. I have always loved the South Family. I am so sorry for your loss. He was a very good man. All of you will be in my thoughts & prayers.

  3. We feel very fortunate to have known Charlie. He was the epitome of what a good person is. Our hearts go out to family and friends feeling the loss of this very special man.

  4. I’m so sorry that I’m so late posting but I wanted to leave a note to tell you all that Bobby and I respected and thought a lot of Mr.Charlie.He always made us feel welcome when we would visit the Cloverdale church of Christ.So sorry for y’all’s loss but happy for his homegoing:) in Christian love,
    Bobby and Sissy Valentine

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