Albert Junior "A.J." Southers, age 77 of Clinton, Missouri, passed away, Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at St. Joseph Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri. Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton, Missouri. The family will receive friends Tuesday, May 27, 2014 from 6:00-8:00 P.M., also at the Chapel. Interment will follow in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, Missouri. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association or Twin Lakes Hospice and can be left in care of the funeral home. Fond memories and condolences may be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

A.J. was born May 15, 1937 in Huntingdale, Missouri the son of Albert and Wilma (Bradley) Southers. He owned and operated Ideal Barber Shop for 55 years. A.J. enjoyed fishing, listening to the Royals on the radio, and vacationing with his family. He loved spending time with his family. A.J. was a member of the Quarles Baptist Church. He also attended Allen Street Baptist and Northeast Baptist Churches for many years. A.J. was also a member of the Lion's Club and Odd Fellows.

Survivors include two sons, Doug (Nina) Southers of Clinton, Missouri and Chris (Scott Ridgeway) Southers of Sedalia, Missouri, one step-daughter, Angela (Jim) Gill of Pilot Grove, Missouri, one brother, Joe Southers of Clinton, Missouri, two sisters, Annabelle (Randy) Breshears of Clinton, Missouri and Nancy (Homer) Jones of Clinton, Missouri, four grandchildren; Sadie Southers, Debbie Sprick, Sarah Donaldson, and Andy Gill, as well as five great-grandchildren; Gavin, Ian, Rylee, Josiah, and Jaxx.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and wives; Norma Sue, Wanda, and Jane.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton, Missouri.