James H. Southard, 86, passed away Saturday, January 02, 2021. He was born in Auburn , son of the late Homer H. Southard, and, Iva Wall Southard. He was a 1952 graduate of Cato Meridian School, he then attended Morrisville College.  He was employed and retired from  Burkes Hardware in Conquest , as a mechanic. After retirement, he helped maintain Cato's local cemeteries for a number of years.

He is predeceased by his wife, Dorothy Seeley Southard, and a son, Edward Southard.

Survived by five daughters, Karen Bivens of Tennessee, Susan Southard of Maine, Jill (Jim) Whitman of Missouri, Gail (Jerry) Vosburg of Hermitage, and Laura Southard of Arizona, son , Tim (Elaine) Southard of Castile, sister, Doris (John) Bardo of Baldwinsville, ten Grandchildren, several great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will take place Tuesday, May 18, 2021, from 10:00-11:30 AM  at the Keysor-Dain-Cullinan Funeral Home, Cato with a service at 11:30 burial to follow at Marcellus Cemetery. For those wishing to make contributions in Jame's name they may do so to the Ira Fire Department, 12591 NY-176, Cato, NY 13033 . www.catoredcreek.com