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Robert Raymond
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August 10, 1935 – October 17, 2018

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Robert Raymond Souther, 83, of Mills River, passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2018.
A native of Henderson County, he was the son of DeWitt Talmadge and Reba Case Souther. He was preceded in death by his brothers John, Thomas (Tommy), and Floyd Souther, and two sisters, Florence Clay and Louise Houk.
Robert attended Mills River High School and in 1953, his Dairy Team scored 1100/1200 in the state dairy show, a record that may stand to this day. No is quite sure what they did with the $400 they won, but they didn’t use it to go to “Nationals” in Iowa--we do know that :). After high school, Robert spent 8 years in the U.S. Air Force, but got out early to care for his ailing father, who passed soon after.
Professionally, Robert worked as an instrument and electrical engineer most of his life. He never met a problem he couldn’t (at least attempt to) solve, nor something broken that he couldn’t (at least attempt to) fix. Robert was a quiet man, possessing a great sense of humor. Few who met him didn’t immediately like him, and when together with his siblings, would happily recount stories of “four of us on a bicycle,” “wildcats following us through the woods at night,” and other childhood tales.
He is survived by his two sons, Robert J. Souther, of Franklin, NC, and Christopher D. Souther and wife, Megan of Roswell Georgia; his brother Frank and wife L.E. of Hemet, CA.; three grandchildren: Ethan, Aiden and Marissa; and numerous beloved nieces and nephews.
He is remembered fondly by his first wife, Carolyn Fullam Smith, also of Henderson Cty. and his partner in his final years, Dolores Boehmer, of Wauchula, FL.
A private memorial will be held in his honor and the family wishes to thank all of his friends, both near and far, for many years of warmth, kindness and fond memories.
Online condolences may be left at www.moodyconnollyfuneralhome.com
Moody-Connolly Funeral Home, 181 S. Caldwell St., Brevard, NC 28712.

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