James (Jim) Henry Witters, age 81 of Plainwell, Michigan, passed away on October 1st, 2025 at Grand Pines Assisted Living in Grand Haven, Michigan with his wife and children by his side.
Jim was born on March 27, 1944, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He attended Portage High School, and Western Michigan University, and worked for most of his professional career as a foreman at Parker Hannifin in Otsego and Richland, Michigan. He enjoyed woodworking, was an avid fisherman, and found great enjoyment in his dog Benji. He was known for his humble and quiet spirit and will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Don and Ninalee Witters.
Jim is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Sharon (Schricker) Witters; his children, Todd (Carla) Witters, and Diane (David) Stein; his four grandchildren Brandon (Nayab) Witters, Tori (Cameron) Mueller, Emily (William) Bright and Justin (Fallyn) Witters; his three great-grandchildren, Cayde, Solomon and Eliana; and his siblings, Judy (Marv) Weesies, Larry (Elaine) Witters and Teri (George) Balogh.
A private graveside service with family will be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be given to Hospice Foundation of America (www.hospicefoundation.org/donate).
While visiting Jim’s webpage at www.amsfuneralhomes.com please sign the guestbook and/or share a memory with the family.
The family is being assisted by the Avink, McCowen and Secord Funeral Homes and Cremation Society; 120 S. Woodhams St. Plainwell, MI 49080 (269-685-5881).
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120 S Woodhams St #1705, Plainwell, MI 49080

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