Mr. Roy Dickie South

Roy Dickie South, 80, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer for many years.

He was born July 30, 1935 in Ashe County to the late David Andrew and Belle Severt South. Roy retired from Classic Leather after many years of service.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Goldie South, four brothers, Len South, Wade South, Earl South and Robert South.

Those left to cherish his memory are:

His wife of 56 years: Ruby Asbell South of the home

Daughters: Lois Saine of Conover
Gloria South of Conover
Tammy South Whitson and husband Keith of Hickory

Son: Andy South of Jefferson, NC

Brother: Carl South of Warrensville, NC

Sisters: Margaret Witherspoon of West Jefferson, NC
Juanita Testerman of Lansing, NC

Nine Grandchildren

Twelve Great-Grandchildren

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at 2:30 p.m. at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Calloway Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday, March 5, 2016 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. at Badger Funeral Home.

Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to the family c/o Badger Funeral Home, 300 N. Main St., West Jefferson, NC 28694.

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com.

Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. South's arrangements.

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