William (Bill) D. Southard passed away January 18,2011 at his home in Sapulpa. Bill, aka "Rollo" was born August 13,1940 in Cushing, Oklahoma to Dempse & Helen Southard. The Southard family moved to Sapulpa in August of 1953 and purchased an auto parts store on the comer of Water and Lee Streets. Bill worked in the family business, Bill & Demsey's Auto Parts until the store closed in 1988. Bill then went to work for J & E Auto Parts until he retired due to health problems. Bill or "Rollo" as he was known in Sapulpa High School was an avid fan of drag racing and in his younger days and was known to give the Sapulpa Police a good race in his red 59 chevy.

He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Southard, sister, Sue Coonce, niece Rhonda & Jim Williams, nephews, Ron & Debbie Coonce of Sapulpa and Chuck and Eileen Coonce of Catoosa. Also, many great nieces & nephews, aunt, Beverly Southard of Tulsa and his wonderful and caring extended family at Burgers "n" More. Bill was an icon at the Burgers "n" More and spent every afternoon visiting with his many friends and customers that stopped at his table to chat.

He was preceded in death by his parents Dempse and Helen Southard. Family visitation will be Thursday, January 19, 2011 from 6 p.m. till 8: 30 p.m. Funeral services will be January 21, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. at Smith's Funeral Chapel, with interment to follow at Green Hill Cemetery, Sapulpa, OK. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Sapulpa, OK.

Burial:
Green Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery