John B. Southard, 78, of New Harmony, Indiana, born to William and Verna (Byrd) Southard on November 26, 1934 in New Harmony, Indiana, passed away Monday, November 11, 2013 at his residence in New Harmony, Indiana.

Chief Warrant Officer II Southard retired after 20 years of distinguished military service in the United States Army. John returned with his family to work for Historic New Harmony and Red Geranium Enterprises.

He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years: Sidonna (Shaw) Southard; son: John Robert (Mary Beth) Southard of Louisville, Kentucky; daughter: Jeanette (Gary) Ambrose of Mt. Vernon, Indiana and 5 grandchildren: Rachel Marie Southard, Garrett Lee Southard, Benjamin John Southard, Cameron Lee Ambrose and Cassie Anne Ambrose.

He was preceded in death by his sisters: Ruth Conrad, Ellie Gross and Kate Scheller and a brother: William Harrison Southard, Jr.

Funeral services will be 4 p.m. Saturday, November 16, 2013 at the Werry Funeral Home in New Harmony, Indiana with Rev. John Adams officiating.

Friends may call 1 p.m. until service time Saturday, November 16, 2013 at the funeral home.