Southers, Robert age 98 of Tipp City, Ohio passed away Friday, June 13, 2025. He was born June 11, 1927 in Press, Kentucky to Finley and Laura {Tharp} Southers. Robert is preceded in death by his parents, sister and brother-in-law Faye and Nick Dunaway, brother in law; Curt Noble, son-in-law; Joe Fike, great grandson; Ezra Hartke and step granddaughter; Dianna Fike. He is survived by his loving wife of 71 years; Imogene {Noble} Southers of Tipp City, children; Deborah Fike of Tipp City, Denise (Barry) Johnson of Troy, and Greg (Susan) Southers of Tipp City, grandchildren; Courtney (Phil) Hartke of Tipp City, Robby (Justin Livingston) Southers of Columbus, Nicole (Ben) Miller of Beavercreek, and Adam (Kaitlin Darpel) Southers of Kettering, step granddaughter; Sherry (Jay) Thompson of Troy. Also surviving are great grandsons; Isaac and Zeke Hartke, step great grandchildren; Jessie Potts, Brooke Thompson and Phillip Campbell Jr., sister-in-law; Glenna Noble of Jackson, Ky, special friends; Jim Thompson of Greeneville Tennessee and David Thompson of New Carlisle, and the entire Thompson family, and several nieces and nephews.

A special thank you to Miami County Hospice, especially Vonnie and Tina.

Robert proudly served in the United States Army. He was affectionately known as a "Mr. Fix It," always busy repairing homes, making cabinets and mowing the lawn. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Robert will be deeply missed.

A visitation will be held Monday, June 23, 2025 from 10:00 AM at FRINGS AND BAYLIFF FUNERAL HOME, 327 W. Main St., Tipp City, Ohio 45371 until time of service at 11:30 AM. Byron Kimmel officiating. Burial to follow at Maple Hill Cemetery, Tipp City. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that anyone wishing to make a memorial contribution in Robert's honor to please consider, Barry and Denise Johnson Foundation in Memory of Ezra J. Hartke, 985 Rosewood Creek Dr., Troy, Ohio 45373 or Ohio's Hospice of Miami County, 3230 N. County Rd. 25A, Troy, Ohio 45373. Online condolences may be expressed at www.fringsandbayliff.com.

Ohio's Hospice of Miami County
3230 North County Road 25A, Troy OH 45473
Tel: 1-937-335-5191

Barry and Denise Johnson Foundation in Memory of Ezra J. Hartke
985 Rosewood Creek Dr., Troy OH 45373