Obituary

Order of Service Charles "Charlie" Lee Southall, Jr., was born on May 10, 1937 in
Marion, Arkansas, the eldest of four to the union of the late Rev.
Lincoln Heights Health Center (now known as The Healthcare
Connection) between 1973 and 1975 helped to benefit the lives of
Bishop Bobby Hilton, Ph.D., Pastor, Officiating Charles Lee, Sr. and Frances Southall. many. He was elected mayor of the Village of Lincoln Heights and
served a 1-year term from 1983 to 1984 when a job relocation moved
In the spring of 1943, when he was just 6 years old, his family the family to Cleveland, Ohio. His dedication to public service
Organ PreludeMusicians relocated to Cincinnati, Ohio. In 1955, he graduated from continued in his retirement years. He was elected councilman for the
Woodward High School in Cincinnati, Ohio where he played city of Forest Park in 2011, where he served until his passing.
Parting ViewThe Family baseball, football and basketball. He excelled in sports and was
offered a football scholarship. Husband, Father, Entrepreneur, Community advocate, Politician.
Selection... Mentor, Coach and Role model.
He married his beloved wife Claudette Southall (Carroll) on
Prayer..Minister September 17, 1955. He loved and cared for her until her passing While he held many impressive titles and accomplishments, none
in 2007. During their 52-year union, they were blessed with nine compared to his love for his family. He was especially proud of the
Holy Scriptures.Old Testament/New Testament children and became the proud grandparents of seven grandchildren accomplishments of his children and of their love and dedication for
and eight great-grandchildren. He accepted Christ at a young age him and his wife Claudette. He valued and adored his siblings,
Solo....Ouida Davis-Cole and was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church, Cincinnati, Ohio. children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, relatives and friends.
Silent Reading of Obituary........... Charles took pride in his community, and in being a dedicated He leaves behind to cherish his memory: His aunts Artulia "Laverne"
Acknowledgments / Resolutions / Card James Cowan father to his children. He was a mentor and role model to other Carroll of Denver, Colorado and Virginia Southall of Cincinnati,
young men. He impacted the lives of hundreds of children and teens Ohio; Three siblings, Stanley "Virgil" Southall (Grace), Larry
Remarks... as a volunteer baseball, basketball and football coach in the Lincoln Southall (Bertha), and Jerline Lowry (Leroy); His children, Faye
Heights and Tri-County communities. Between 1970 and 1982, he Carroll (deceased) Curtis C. Southall, Kenneth Southall, Alfred J.
Solo.Randall Southall ran a newspaper delivery service. This business helped to instill a Southall (Charlotte), Garry L. Southall, Jeffery S. Southall (Nicole),
strong work ethic in his sons while also teaching responsibility to Charlotte Y. Howard, Mark K. Southall and Cheryl D. Cowan
Eulogy...Bishop Bobby Hilton, Ph.D. other young men who needed employment or guidance. (James). His grandchildren, Maria Thomas (Delphous), Garry L.
Southall Jr., Renesha Southall, Garrmika Southall, Courtney Taylor,
Recessional..Clergy, Bearers, Family Singing was his gift. He enjoyed singing and was invited to sing on Brielle Southall, and Bryant Cowan. Also, left to cherish his memory
many occasions for group events and in the church. are his eight great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, great
nieces and nephews, cousins, many friends and colleagues
He retired from Western Electric (now part of Nokia) in 1996 after
34 years of service. Those who knew Charles knew he was not a
Interment man who liked to sit still and was always working. So, in 1997, one
We will always remember his giving spirit, his unique
Landmark Memorial Gardens year after his retirement, he started his own business, "Chuck's laugh and easy smile.
Landscaping Service." He was successful with building solid
business relationships and gained respect from all those he served.

Charles had a passion for politics and faithfully served the

communities where he lived in various capacities over 45 years. He
served as councilman for the Village of Lincoln Heights until 1981.
He made contributions to the development of local governance and
economic initiatives. His leadership as the Board Chair for the
 The Broken Chain
We little knew that day that God was going to call your name,
In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone,
For part of us went with you, the day God called you home.
You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide,
And though we cannot see you, you are always at our side.
Acknowledgement
The family wishes to express their deep appreciation to all their
Celebrating
friends.
The Life of
Perhaps you sent a lovely card, or sat quietly in a chair. Perhaps you
sent those beautiful flowers that we saw sitting there. Perhaps you
spoke the kindest words, as any one could say. Perhaps you were not
there at all, just thought of us that day. Whatever you did to console
our hearts we thank you so much for whatever part.

God Hath Promised The children would like to express a special thank you to our uncles
God hath not promised Virgil and Larry, aunts Jerline, Bertha and Grace for everything that
Skies always blue, was done to support us during this time.
Flower-strewn pathways
All our lives through. I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget
God hath not promised what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.
Sun without rain. ~Maya Angelou
Joy without sorrow,
Peace without pain. Pallbearers
Curtis Southall Kenneth Southall Alfred Southall
But God hath promised Jeffery Southall Mark Southall Garry Southall
strength for the day
Rest for the labor, Honorary Pallbearers
Light for the way. Larry Southall Stanley Virgil Southall
Grace for the trials,
Help from above,
Unfailing sympathy
Flower Bearers
Family and Friends Charles Lee Southall, Jr.
Undying love May 10, 1937 June 20, 2017

Service
Friday, June 30, 2017 11:00 a.m.
Word of Deliverance Ministries for the World
693 Fresno Road
Known for Excellence. Trusted for Value Cincinnati, Ohio 45240
www.HerbWalker.com Bishop Bobby Hilton, Ph.D., Pastor, Officiating
(513) 251-6200