Jonathan Kyle South, 45, passed away on Dec. 3, 2022, only months after losing his loving wife, Amanda Gardner South. Amanda was not just his wife, she was his entire life, and he was lost without her. He was a gentle and sensitive soul, and he will forever be missed by his family and friends.
He was born on Feb. 24, 1977, in Amory, Miss. to Johnny and Yvonne Hollis South. He was raised in Winfield and graduated from Winfield City High School class of 1996. He attended the University of Alabama, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology in 2006. He went on to attend the University of New Orleans where he received a Master’s degree in Earth and Environmental Science in 2009.
He worked as an eBay entrepreneur. He was an avid hunter, and especially enjoyed hunting with his dad. He enjoyed collecting Grateful Dead memorabilia, baseball cards, rocks, and gemstones. His favorite pastimes were restoring antique cars and collecting guns.
Mr. South leaves behind his parents - Johnny South and Yvonne Hollis South; sister - Brandice South (Charlie) Lewis; niece - Madie Grace Lewis; nephews - Carson, Ryker and Fletcher Lewis; parents-in-law - Russell and Becky Carothers and John and Wilda Gardner; brother-in-law - Greg Youngblood; sister-in-law - Julia Gardner; his beloved dogs - Zeiss, Tully, Davinci, Big Willie and Mr. Chunk; plus a host of other family and friends.
He was preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife of 12 years - Amanda Gardner South; his sister - Jan South Youngblood; and his grandparents - Clifton and Florine Dobbins Hollis and Fletcher and Thelma Reed South.
The funeral service was held on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with a graveside service following at the Winfield City Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the White Springs Christmas Fund held at The Citizens Bank of Winfield in memory of Mr. South and his beloved sister - Jan South Youngblood.
Bowen Funeral Home
981 State Highway 253
Winfield, Ala. 35594
205-487-4327
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