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BORN
1947
DIED
2013
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Gastonia, North Carolina
Charles Withers Obituary
He was a native of Gaston County, born Jan. 26, 1947, to Delilah Norris Withers and the late Carson Bynum Withers.
Charlie was a member of Baptist Temple Church, Reidsville, and attended Sandy Plains Baptist Church. He was a member of Sandy Plains Baptist Church for 62 years, a former Deacon, Sunday school director and Children's Ministry Leader. Charlie enjoyed golf and baseball, and had retired from Sears with 32 years in sales.
Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Joyce Crisp Withers; his sons, Scott Withers and wife Shana of Dallas; and Craig Withers of Gastonia; his mother Delilah Norris Withers of Gastonia; four grandchildren, C.J., Brittany, Taylor and Kendal Withers; a brother Ralph Withers and wife Carol of Gastonia and a sister Marie Beard and husband John of Stanley;
The family will receive friends from 2:30 until 3:45 p.m. Tuesday prior to the service in the sanctuary.
A Celebration of Life service will be 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12 at Sandy Plains Baptist Church with Reverend Richard Brown and Dr. Stephen Hensley officiating.
Interment will be in the church cemetery with the releasing of the doves.
Pallbearers will be Gary Withers Jr., Mark Withers, Mike Withers, Dwain Hinkle, David Denton and Freddy Denton.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Darrell Church, Bobby Haskins, Robert Isley, Bill Witherspoon, Bruce Whitaker and Ray Whitaker Jr.
Memorials may be made to Gaston Hospice, c/o The Robin Johnson House, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia, NC 28054
Condolences may be made to the family at www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com.
The family is being cared for by Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Rd Gastonia, 704-864-5144.
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Withers
Cecelia Huffstetler-Burr
February 12, 2013
Joyce and Famiily, I just learned today of Charlie's passing. Even though I had not seen Charlie for a while, he was and always has been a good friend. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Much love, Cecelia Huffstetler-Burr
Susan Haney
February 12, 2013
You all are in my prayers. May God's peace flood your lives. ALWAYS-
February 11, 2013
Joyce,
I worked at Sears with Charlie from 1974-1981 and enjoyed his friendship. Suzanne and I express to you and your family our sympathy for your loss.
Doug and Suzanne Perry
February 11, 2013
Joyce,
I have always thought the world of you and Charlie. I have much admiration and love for you both. Take comfort in knowing he is now with the Good Lord. I am praying for you and all of us as we will miss him dearly.
I love you.
Debbie Withers Blackburn
Dick Adair
February 11, 2013
I went to high school with Charlie and would see him from time to time at Sears. One of the nicest people you'd ever meet and it was always good to see him. He will be sorely missed.
February 11, 2013
Condolences to the family. May you have peace and comfort from God Almighty.
Cathy Wesson
February 11, 2013
Dear Joyce,
My heart is breaking for you and your precious family. Please know that I am lifting you all up to our Heavenly Father for comfort and peace in the coming days. Love and blessings to you from "Murray" and me.
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