Thomas Oliver Southerland

1943 ∼ 2017

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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.

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Lahoma Mathews-Hewitt January 24, 2017

A wonderful kind man who will be missed by many. The day I met Tom he adopted a dog from me, may years ago, the dog and Tom were big buddies. we then begin going to the plays in Liberty, the valley players, Tom was very passionate about his volunteer there and always invited us to all the plays. We missed his presence the last time we went and learned he was I'll, of course praying for his recovery. I know Cappy who is an old dog now,is missing his loving friend. Claire, so sorry for your loss, never thought of such a vivacious man leaving us so soon. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Oscar and Louise Hewitt .

Heather Ursprung January 24, 2017

As a member of the Valley and fellow crew member, I have worked with Tom on a number of projects. He has been a great mentor and friend. He helped me learn everything I know about building sets and working with power tools. He always had a vision and knew how to do so many different things. He was an extremely hard worker with a huge smile on his face. Tom was strong to the very end. I was grateful to help out in every way I could with projects he was involved in at the theatre. When he met my sister a few months ago, he said that he was honored to finally meet my sister because he had high respects for me. However, it was HE who helped me. I have the utmost respect for him and all that he has done. He loved helping others, and I hope to continue to make him proud in everything I do. May God bless you always, Tom. You are my angel. And, Mrs. Southerland, I know he will give you comfort always. If you ever need anything, please let me know.