Jonathan Kyle South, age 45, passed away on December 3, 2022, only months after losing his loving wife, Amanda Gardner South. Amanda was not just his wife, she was his entire life, and he was lost without her. Jonathan was a gentle and sensitive soul, and he will forever be missed by his family and friends.
He was born February 24, 1977 in Amory, Mississippi to Johnny and Yvonne Hollis South. Jonathan was raised in Winfield, Alabama and graduated from Winfield City High School class of 1996. He attended the University of Alabama, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology in 2006. He went on to attend the University of New Orleans where he received a Master’s degree in Earth and Environmental Science in 2009.
Jonathan worked as an eBay entrepreneur. He was an avid hunter, and especially enjoyed hunting with his dad. He enjoyed collecting Grateful Dead memorabilia, baseball cards, rocks, and gemstones. His favorite pasttimes were restoring antique cars and collecting guns.
Jonathan leaves behind his parents, Johnny South and Yvonne Hollis South; sister, Brandice South Lewis (Charlie); niece, Madie Grace Lewis; nephews, Carson, Ryker, and Fletcher Lewis; parents-in-law, Russell and Becky Carothers and John and Wilda Gardner; brother-in-law, Greg Youngblood; sister-in-law, Julia Gardner; his beloved dogs, Zeiss, Tully, Davinci, Big Willie, and Mr. Chunk, plus a host of other family and friends.
Jonathan was preceded in death by the love of his life- his wife of 12 years, Amanda Gardner South; his sister, Jan South Youngblood; and his grandparents, Clifton and Florine Dobbins Hollis and Fletcher and Thelma Reed South.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel. The visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. service time. A graveside service will follow in the Winfield City Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the White Springs Christmas Fund held at The Citizens Bank of Winfield in memory of Jonathan and his beloved sister Jan South Youngblood.
Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield, Alabama serving the South family.
