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Jerry Witcher

Bethany, Oklahoma

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Jerry Witcher, prominent journalist, 73, died April 12, 2006. Born Nov. 4, 1932 in a 3 room farmhouse near Vinson, OK, the youngest of 3 sons of George & Robbie Witcher. He began his journalism career in Altus, OK. He worked for more than 31 years for United Press International in OKC. He was...

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Dad, I miss you so much and think about you every day!!! I;m so lost without you!!! Thank you for being the Dad you were and loving me even though I had so many flaws...Love you and miss you!!! Not glad you're gone but certainly glad you're not here in this crazy 2020 year!!! I need you Dad!!! Will see you again when God decides it's time for me to join his Heavenly Kingdom and be with you, Mom, David, Jason, and the rest of the family again!! Until then, please keep coming to me in my...

March 15, 2007: Jerry, You are an Angel now just as you were when I met you. I know you continue watching over me, I feel your presene everyday. I miss your daily phone calls and your silly sense of humor. I love you so much and I pray to you each night before I go to sleep. I know you hear me when I cry, I can feel your warm arms around me and your gentle heart telling me everything is going to be okay. No one has ever touched my heart like you have. I love you Jerry Witcher. Starlin

I MISS YOU JERRY/DAD.PUT IN A GOOD WORD FOR ME UP THERE.

Linda: that is a beutiful poem. I hope you are doing okay. I love you lots. Starlin

You made a difference in this world Dad and your will never be forgotten!! Love, your daughter Linda.

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome...

We go back a long way, to the days we were rookies at UPI. I valued you as a true friend from then on and recognized your talents as a writer, reporter, editor and manager. I fondly remember the exchange of funny messages on the old message wire when I was in Detroit.
Jim Campbell

Jerry Witcher you were my best friend. God brought us together and he will reunite us one day. I will always cherish our friendship and will always hold you close in my heart. I miss your phone calls everyday. God bless you Jerry Witcher.

To the best Dad any daughter could ever have...I love you forever! Rest in Peace. Love, your daughter, Linda.