Southard Jr., Robert Boyd Graveside services for Robert Boyd Southard Jr., 37, of Longview, will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 26, 2006, at White Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Welch Funeral Home, 4619 Judson Road. Robert died Thursday, December 21, 2006. Robert was born February 5, 1969, to Bob Southard and Olivia Hernandez in Longview. Robert traveled all over the country and saw many places. He had many adventures and lived a full life for a man of his age. He was an outgoing and caring person. There was never a man with more determination. Robert had a strong-willed spirit. He was a true believer in Christ. "If you believe that Jesus is the Christ, that he is God's Son and your SaviorŠthen you are a child of God. All who love the Father love his children, too." Š 1 John 5:1 Robert cared for his children more than many men. He loved his family and would do anything for them. Robert died too soon and will be missed by his family. Robert was preceded in death by his grandfather, Jack Southard; grandmother, Wanda Southard; grandmother, Dorma Southard; and son, Noe Southard. Robert is survived by his sons, Brandon and Alex Southard; daughters, Zoe, Katrina and Casey Southard; sisters and brothers-in-law, April and Aurelio Garcia and Rebecca and Ismael Rubjo; brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Tiffany Southard; parents, Olivia Hernandez and Bob Southard. Robert is also survived by a cousin, Downy Casey, who was more like a brother to him; four nieces; two nephews; and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins, who loved him very much. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m.-noon Tuesday, December 26, 2006, at Welch Funeral Home. An online registry may be signed at www.news-journal.com, by clicking on the obituaries link. Published in the Longview News-Journal on 12/24/2006. ---------------------------- Southard Jr., Robert Boyd Graveside services for Robert Boyd Southard Jr., 37, of Longview, will be 1 p.m. today, December 26, 2006, at White Cemetery. Arrangements are by Welch Funeral Home, 4619 Judson Road. Mr. Southard died Thursday, December 21, 2006. Born February 5, 1969, in Longview, he was an outgoing and caring person and a true believer in Christ. Survivors include his sons, Brandon and Alex Southard; daughters, Zoe, Katrina and Casey Southard; sisters, April Garcia and Rebecca Rubjo; brother, Paul Southard; and parents, Olivia Hernandez and Bob Southard. Visitation will be 10 a.m.-noon today, December 26, 2006, at the funeral home. An online registry may be signed at www.news-journal.com, by clicking on the obituaries link. Published in the Longview News-Journal on 12/26/2006.