Updated  4/14/20


Howard Southerland of Pulaski passed away April 13th, 2020. He was born in Pulaski, TN on January 27th, 1934 and was 86 years old.

He was a member of the Masonic Lodge for 50 years. He enjoyed listening to the police scanner, collecting hammers, loved watching the Los Angeles Dodgers, and enjoyed spending time with his great-granddaughters. He loved his family.

A graveside service will take place Wednesday, April 15th, 2020 at Maplewood Cemetery.

He is preceded in death by his parents, John Henry and Hattie Bell Southerland, Sister Frances Griffin, and Daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Sue Southerland.

He is survived by his,

Wife of 64 years, Betty Jean Watson

Son, Randy Southerland of Pulaski, TN

Grandson, Ryan (Crystal) Southerland of Pulaski

Grandson, Reid (Nicole) Southerland of Pulaski

Great-Grandchildren, Laynee, Ellyson, Emmy Kate, and Callyn

Sisters, Christine Hastings of Pulaski and Shirl Lemmon of Priceville, AL

Sister-in-Law, Sarah Watson of Charleston, South Carolina

Bennett-May & Pierce Funeral Home and Crematory are in charge of all arrangements for Howard Southerland