Robert Lee Southerly

Robert Lee “Oat” Southerly, age 74 of Chipley Lane, Moorefield, WV, passed away Monday evening November 11, 2019 at the Grant Memorial Hospital in Petersburg, WV. Born on December 27, 1944 in Moorefield, WV, he was a son of the late Pearl Virginia Shockey Southerly.

He was a US Army veteran and a Life Member of the John M. Golliday Post #64 American Legion. Oat loved antiquing and the discoveries he made. He enjoyed the outdoors especially fishing and hunting, just enjoying nature. He was the owner/operator of Southerly’s Lawn Care Service for 20+ years before his eventual retirement. Like any grandparent, he enjoyed his grandchildren and any time he could spend with them as they were very special to him.

Surviving is his wife, Darlene Sue Cosner Clower Southerly; two sons, Scott R. (wife Melinda) Southerly of Perry Grove, AR, Steve R. (wife Christina) Southerly of Maysville, WV; a step-son, Dwight (wife Amy) Clower of Harpers Ferry, WV; seven grandchildren, Steven, Cody, Shelby, Connor, Jacob, Faith & Allyssa; a great-granddaughter, Avery; a brother, Charles (wife Joan) of Moorefield, WV and a sister, Wanda (husband Phil) Weatherholt of Moorefield, WV.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, November 15, 2019 at the Fraley Funeral Home Chapel, 107 Washington Street with Pastor Chris Whetzel as officiant. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until time of services.