>TO VIEW PRINT DOWNLOAD PHOTO TRIBUTE PROGRAM >TO VIEW PRINT DOWNLOAD FUNERAL PROGRAM Charles "Charlie" Lee Southall, Jr., was born on May 10, 1937 in Marion, Arkansas, the eldest of four to the union of the late Rev. Charles Lee, Sr. and Frances Southall. In the spring of 1943, when he was just 6 years old, his family relocated to Cincinnati, Ohio. In 1955, he graduated from Woodward High School in Cincinnati, Ohio where he played baseball, football and basketball. He excelled in sports and was offered a football scholarship. He married his beloved wife Claudette Southall (Carroll) on September 17, 1955. He loved and cared for her until her passing in 2007. During their 52-year union, they were blessed with nine children and became the proud grandparents of seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He accepted Christ at a young age and was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church, Cincinnati, Ohio. Charles took pride in his community, and in being a dedicated father to his children. He was a mentor and role model to other young men. He impacted the lives of hundreds of children and teens as a volunteer baseball, basketball and football coach in the Lincoln Heights and Tri-County communities. Between 1970 and 1982, he ran a newspaper delivery service. This business helped to instill a strong work ethic in his sons while also teaching responsibility to other young men who needed employment or guidance. Singing was his gift. He enjoyed singing and was invited to sing on many occasions for group events and in the church. He retired from Western Electric (now part of Nokia) in 1996 after 34 years of service. Those who knew Charles knew he was not a man who liked to sit still and was always working. So, in 1997, one year after his retirement, he started his own business, "Chuck's Landscaping Service." He was successful with building solid business relationships and gained respect from all those he served. Charles had a passion for politics and faithfully served the communities where he lived in various capacities over 45 years. He served as councilman for the Village of Lincoln Heights until 1981. He made contributions to the development of local governance and economic initiatives. His leadership as the Board Chair for the Lincoln Heights Health Center (now known as The Healthcare Connection) between 1973 and 1975 helped to benefit the lives of many. He was elected mayor of the Village of Lincoln Heights and served a 1-year term from 1983 to 1984 when a job relocation moved the family to Cleveland, Ohio. His dedication to public service continued in his retirement years. He was elected councilman for the city of Forest Park in 2011, where he served until his passing. Husband, Father, Entrepreneur, Community advocate, Politician. Mentor, Coach and Role model. While he held many impressive titles and accomplishments, none compared to his love for his family. He was especially proud of the accomplishments of his children and of their love and dedication for him and his wife Claudette. He valued and adored his siblings, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, relatives and friends. He leaves behind to cherish his memory: His aunts Artulia "Laverne" Carroll of Denver, Colorado and Virginia Southall of Cincinnati, Ohio; Three siblings, Stanley "Virgil" Southall (Grace), Larry Southall (Bertha), and Jerline Lowry (Leroy); His children, Faye Carroll (deceased) Curtis C. Southall, Kenneth Southall, Alfred J. Southall (Charlotte), Garry L. Southall, Jeffery S. Southall (Nicole), Charlotte Y. Howard, Mark K. Southall and Cheryl D. Cowan (James). His grandchildren, Maria Thomas (Delphous), Garry L. Southall Jr., Renesha Southall, Garrmika Southall, Courtney Taylor, Brielle Southall, and Bryant Cowan. Also, left to cherish his memory are his eight great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins, many friends and colleagues We will always remember his giving spirit, his unique laugh and easy smile. Visitation is from 9:00 am until 11:00 am, on Friday, June 30, 2017, at the Word Of Deliverance Ministries for the World , 693 Fresno Road, Cincinnati (45240). The funeral service will immediately follow the visitation beginning at 11:00 am. Pastor Bishop Dr. Bobby Hilton, Ph.D, officiating. Interment will follow at Landmark Memorial Gardens, 1600 Glendale Milford Road, Cincinnati, 45215. Pallbearers: Curtis Southall, Kenneth Southall, Alfred Southall, Jeffery Southall, Mark Southall, Garry Southall. Larry Southall and Stanley "Virgil" Southall will serve as Honorary Pallbeaers. To share a memory of Charles or leave a special message for the Southall family, please click the Share Button below. Walker Funeral Home of Cincinnati is serving the Southall family. Please call (513) 251-6200 or visit www.WalkerFuneralHome.com for additional information. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The family wishes to express their deep appreciation to all their friends. Perhaps you sent a lovely card, or sat quietly in a chair. Perhaps you sent those beautiful flowers that we saw sitting there. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words, as any one could say. Perhaps you were not there at all, just thought of us that day. Whatever you did to console our hearts we thank you so much for whatever part. The children would like to express a special thank you to our uncles Virgil and Larry, aunts Jerline, Bertha and Grace for everything that was done to support us during this time. "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." ~Maya Angelou >TO VIEW PRINT DOWNLOAD PHOTO TRIBUTE PROGRAM >TO VIEW PRINT DOWNLOAD FUNERAL PROGRAM

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