McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Michael Thomas Southard, age 56, was born November 7, 1960 and died February 28, 2017 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. A member of Arlington Church of Christ, he was the son of Joyce Adcock Southard of McMinnville and the late John Thomas Southard. In addition to his mother, he is survived by son, Brenden Southard of McMinnville; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Mark and Stacey Southard of McMinnville and Carl and Katrina Southard of McMinnville; nephews, Andy Southard, Jon Southard, Jeremy Southard, Greg Southard, Kenny Miller and Bryan Miller; and several aunts, uncles and cousins also survive. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.