Raymond C. Southard

Raymond C. Southard, 85, formerly of Attica, went to live with the Lord on Friday May 23, 2014 at the NYS Veterans Home in Batavia. He was born on April 13, 1929 in Utica, NY to the late George and Florence (Smith) Southard.

Ray was devoted to his family and friends. He lived in Attica for close to 40 years where he was proud to work for the Attica School System as a Physical Education Teacher, Coach and then Middle School Principal. After retiring he and his late wife Jean moved to N. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. He had recently moved back to New York to be close to family.

Mr. Southard is preceded in death by his loving wife of more than 60 years Jean (Krueger) Southard, and a son Michael Southard (1954)

Ray was the father of George (Connie) Southard of Fishers, IN, Sherrie (George) Hertweck of Rochester, Laura (Russell) Batcho of Warsaw. He has 7 grandchildren Carrie Groothoff, Christine Rasche, Amy Southard all of Indiana, Bradlee Burns Jr. of Warsaw, Kimberly Douglas of Batavia, Aaron Hertweck of Rochester and Hannah Hertweck of Nairobi, Kenya, 11 great-grandchildren also survive along with many nieces and nephews.

Friends may call on Wednesday May 28, 2014 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM at Marley Funeral Home, LLC, 98 North Main Street, Attica, NY 14011. Funeral services will take place on Thursday at 1:00 PM at the Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest in Forest Hill Cemetery, Attica.

In lieu of flowers memorial may be made to the family to be distributed to Attica Central School for a scholarship in Mr. and Mrs. Southard's name or the Alzheimer's Association. For more information pleas call (585) 591-1212 or to leave a message of cndolence please visit www.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011