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John David Southerland

There will be a private graveside service held for John David Southerland, Wednesday, April 8.

Mr. Southerland, 66, passed from this life April 4, 2020, in Meadville, MS. He was born in Natchez March 2, 1954, to Howard Leslie Southerland and Ruby Louise Maher Southerland-Steen. He was a First Lieutenant Game Warden with the MS Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks.

John David, "Tubb," enjoyed spending time with his family and being
outdoors. Most days you could find him on his tractor, fishing, or hunting deer, turkey, or rabbits. 

For many years, he enjoyed playing softball
and made many lifelong friends.  He was a big bear of a man whose size
made you notice him, but his personality drew you in.  Wise beyond his
years, he was never afraid to tell you what you needed to hear.  He
loved God, his family, America, and working with his hands.  After
serving as a game warden for thirty years, he retired as a First
Lieutenant.  He enjoyed his term as a supervisor of Franklin County
District Two and serving his community.  He was a proud member of the
Mississippi Wildlife Enforcement Officers Association, Inc., NRA, and
the Crappie Club.  If he could share one thing with you now, it would be
"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, that whosoever
believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." John 3:16

He is preceded in death by his father and granddaughter, Ramsey Kaye Hill.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Eileen Ashley Southerland; mother, Louise Southerland-Steen and husband, Gene; daughters, Ashley Allan Hill and husband, Stanley, Jordan Leslie Skinner and husband, Thomas; brother, Leslie Paul Southerland and wife, Marlene; two grandchildren, John Dale Hill and Mary Everett Skinner; other family members include, aunt, Shirley Knapp Howington, cousin, Tim Brown, his friend, Andrew “AJ” Smith, nephew, Les Southerland, nieces, Robin Brown and Hannah Cook along with a multitude of cousins and friends who are as close as family.

17 comments

  • Comment Link Nona Trout Wednesday, 08 April 2020 11:35 posted by Nona Trout

    I loved Tubb from way back when he and Wayne played ball together. He will be greatly missed. Nona, or as Tubb called me Nona Bonz. Prayers for you Eileen and your family.?????

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  • Comment Link David DeOrnellas (Lt. retired MDWFP) Wednesday, 08 April 2020 00:34 posted by David DeOrnellas (Lt. retired MDWFP)

    One would be hard pressed to find a better man in this world... I worked for several years alongside “Tubb” and considered him a dear friend. He will be surely missed...

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  • Comment Link Virginia ann Tuesday, 07 April 2020 17:52 posted by Virginia ann

    Yes you said it right. Tub was a big ole bear. I got to know tub when we were at Colin. All he ever wore was overalls and an old hat. He was a fun person to be around. I have not got to talk to tub in the last few years because jack has been working off. We r in pa now on lock down. My prayers and thoughts are with you Eileen and your family

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  • Comment Link Kay Scott Tuesday, 07 April 2020 12:51 posted by Kay Scott

    So very sorry for your loss. Tub was a wonderful person. I will never forget when he was campaigning he drove by my Mom's (He and Eileen) and saw me struggling to get her in the house in a wheelchair and he stopped to help me. He was a special person and we know you will all miss him so much. He is healed from the terrible disease that took his abilities to do his favorite things away. God bless you all. This is not the way we do things in the South but times are different right now. Special prayers for you all.

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  • Comment Link Grady  Barbie Tuesday, 07 April 2020 12:03 posted by Grady Barbie

    A wonderful man who will be missed by all who knew him! Our prayers are with all of you.

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  • Comment Link Sherry Wulfkuhle Tuesday, 07 April 2020 07:55 posted by Sherry Wulfkuhle

    Prayers sent for your family.

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  • Comment Link Theresa Cameron Dudley Tuesday, 07 April 2020 06:00 posted by Theresa Cameron Dudley

    My deepest condolences and prayers for this loving and kind family. Tub and my brother AJ were like brothers. So Tub was like a brother to me. I also had the chance of working with him at Peoples Bank. He shared many encouraging words with me about the love of God and life in general. He loved his family dearly. I know he’s smiling and breathing well with Jesus. I can see him saying, can I have my wings to continue to watch over my family. Praying your strength and comfort .

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  • Comment Link Harold D. Bonds Monday, 06 April 2020 22:40 posted by Harold D. Bonds

    So sorry to hear about Tubb! My thoughts and prayers for you and the family during this time!

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  • Comment Link Amiraka Shaw Monday, 06 April 2020 22:29 posted by Amiraka Shaw

    My prayers are with this family during this time. He was such a great man and very well known. He will always be “Papa” to me!

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  • Comment Link Vanessa Walker Monday, 06 April 2020 21:36 posted by Vanessa Walker

    I am so sorry for your loss but I’m also glad to know Tub is in such a better place than we are! He was a dear friend and I’ll always cherish that! Rest In Peace my friend - ❤️

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  • Comment Link Jan Shell Monday, 06 April 2020 20:55 posted by Jan Shell

    Love y’all All!!!!! I will miss Tubb. He was a Friend!!!!! He was a Good Man.
    I know he will be Loved and missed by his Family!!! If we can do anything to
    Help y’all Please let us know!!

    Love, Jan Shell
    And Family

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  • Comment Link Ronnie and Pam Carwyle Monday, 06 April 2020 20:05 posted by Ronnie and Pam Carwyle

    May God give you all comfort and peace and we will continue to pray for your family.❤️ God Bless you all.

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  • Comment Link Sharon “Shey Shey” campbell Monday, 06 April 2020 19:53 posted by Sharon “Shey Shey” campbell

    Jordan, I’m so sorry to hear about your dads passing. Just as I told Emme years ago, when you are down and missing him the most, look up and find his star. He will be shining down on you twinkling his love to you! I will be praying for you and your family. Give precious girl my love and kisses!

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  • Comment Link Mark Reid Monday, 06 April 2020 19:51 posted by Mark Reid

    The world has lost great husband, father, game warden, boss man, crappie fisherman and wildlife conservationist. But most of all a True Man of God!! I learned so much from him over the years about wildlife and fishing and many other things of this world, but what I will remember the most is the talks we had about Jesus. He could talk the talk and he also walked the walk! He has a new body now and I rejoice in knowing that I will see him again someday! Well Done Good And Faithful Servant!!

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  • Comment Link Jeff Maher Monday, 06 April 2020 19:48 posted by Jeff Maher

    You will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers to the family.

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  • Comment Link Dana Fleming Monday, 06 April 2020 19:30 posted by Dana Fleming

    I’m so sorry for your loss. David was a great influence on many people.

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  • Comment Link Nathan Johnson Monday, 06 April 2020 17:53 posted by Nathan Johnson

    We are so sorry to hear about Tubb, he was a true friend during Co-Lin years. He and Nathan had a lot of interesting adventures during the college years. Our prayers are with y'all in days and months ahead. Nathan and Pam Johnson

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