Benny Thomas South, age 58, of Detroit, AL passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2022 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola, FL.  Funeral services will be held on Sunday, June 19, 2022 at 3:00pm from the Otts Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Carter Cemetery in Marion Co., AL.  Bro. Dean South and Bro. B.J. Mills to officiate.  Visitation will be held at the funeral home prior to the funeral service from 2:00pm until 3:00pm.

Pallbearers: Caleb South, Drake Robison, Jayden Brewer, Maurice Truelove, TJ LeGrand, Tyler Noffsinger, and Troy Robison

Benny was born on August 5, 1963 in Wynne, AR to the late William Herbert South and the late Annie Linley.  He was a 1981 graduate of Brilliant High School.  Benny was previously employed at Buccaneer Homes in Hamilton, AL.  He enjoyed raising chickens, hunting, especially bow hunting, and fishing.

Survived By:

Son: Dean South (Brittany), Fayette, AL

Daughters: Ruth Ann South, Birmingham, AL

Carol South, Guin, AL

Melissa Ann South, Detroit, AL

Brothers: Harold South, Detroit, AL

Sisters: Lavern Dover (Arlon), Brilliant, AL

Lela Reppond, Little Rock, AR

Annette Harris, Atmore, AL

Grandchildren: Caleb South, Drake Robison, Troy Robison,

Alaizia Huddleston, Jayden Brewer, Anna Clair Noffsinger,

Ella Grace Noffsinger, and Avalon Noffsinger

Preceded In Death By:

Wife: Mattie McCann South

Parents: William and Annie South

Brothers: Samuel South and Joe South

Grandson: Tyson Noffsinger

Condolences and special memories may be shared with the family at: www.ottsfuneralhome.net

Otts Funeral Home

Sulligent, AL, Directing