Thomas Oliver Southerland

of Hardin, died Monday January 23, 2017 at his residence . He was 73.

A service of remembrance will be held on Wednesday January 25, 2017 at 7:00 P.M. at Faith & Family Chapel with Reverend Bobby Lawrence officiating. Interment is scheduled for 2:15 P.M. on Thursday January 26, 2017 at Houston National Cemetery.

The family will be receiving friends also on Wednesday January 25, 2017 from 6:00P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Faith & Family.

A native of Gadsden, AL, he had lived in Hardin, for 30 years and was retired from Exxon/Mobil Chemical Plant. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of Dayton Memorial American Legion Hall # 512. He was a member of Hardin Lions Club, The Valley Players of Liberty, where he was a benefactor, set builder, stage performer and also worked in the lighting department. He was also a member of The National Rifle Association and was an avid fisherman and loved to shoot his guns.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Oliver Southerland and Mildred Elkin. Brothers, Quincey Southerland, David Southerland, Timothy Southerland. Brother in law, Robert W. Keel and sister, Christinia Harrist.

He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years Clare Southerland of Hardin, sisters, Charlotte LeBlanc of Splendora, and Mary Keel of Houston, and numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of loving friends.