Daniel Joe Southern, 70, of Princeton, died Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at his resident.  Born November 5, 1955, in Princeton, he was the son of the late Ferrell Southern & Juantia Howell Southern. Daniel worked in construction as a carpenter.  In his spare time, he enjoyed reading the Bible and watching Gunsmoke. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by his wife Stephanie Whitten Southern, step son Randolph Spangler III, along with siblings, James Boyd Southern, Andrew Southern, Irene Church, Emily Southern, Reva Moscaritolo & Penny Lilly. Those left to cherish his memory, children, Joseph Southern & companion Alyssa Gore, Danielle Southern Looker & husband Bill, grandchildren, Erin, Kayla & Abigail.  Siblings, Linda Rollins, Shirely Comer, Tonya Southern along with a host of nieces and nephews. A sharing and gathering time will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 10:30 until Noon at the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton.   Inurnment will be in Oakwood Cemetery at a later date,  Online condolences may be shared with the family via www.memorialfd.com