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James Withers Obituary
He was son of Mr. John Fred Withers and Mrs. Mary E. Withers (both deceased).
Survivors: a special friend, Anissa Johnson; five children, Lorandom Russell, James "J.T." Withers, Temple Johnson, Jarell "Wook" Withers and Tatiana "Ta-Ta" Withers; six sisters, Francine Ratliff (Johnson), Rosa Hester, Ann Withers, Kay Withers, Hattie Withers and Kim "Boo" Withers; three brothers, Gary "GoBoy" McAdoo, Douglas Ruffin and John "Jr." Withers
Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, March 18, 2016, at 1 p.m. at Jeffries Cross Baptist Church. The family will greet friends on Thursday evening 6 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home and at other times the family will receive visitors at the home. Public viewing will be held on Thursday from 1 until 6 p.m. at the funeral home.
Interment will be in Mebane Memorial Garden.
Email condolences may be sent to sharpefuneralhome.com
Support and services for the Withers family are provided by Sharpe Funeral Home, Inc.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Withers
Leighanne Hartman
March 21, 2016
Thoughts and prayers to the family at this difficult time. "Lump" made all people he encountered smile. He will be greatly missed!
Leighanne Hartman
March 21, 2016
Thoughts and prayers to the family at this difficult time. "Lump" put a smile on the face of everyone he encountered. He will be sorely missed!
March 21, 2016
FOR THE FAMILY..CONTINUE TO PRAY..
March 21, 2016
MY DEEPEST CONDOLENSES TO THE FAMILY. MY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS AND KEEP YOU ALL IN HIS MIGHTY WAY. THE MILES FAMILY....ANGEL,DELACY,MIKE,MAURICE(PEEWEE)..
Lisa Bigelow
March 19, 2016
This is probably the hardest message to write. Lump was more like a brother than a friend. The East End community was more like family than neighbor's. Lump was such a great support to me as I fought my battle. He always said "Bigelow you are gonna be ok" I can rest easy knowing the last time we talked he said he was ready.So I know he is resting in the arms of Jesus. I'm gonna miss you Lump but I will see you again.
Cynthia Graves
March 18, 2016
To the entire Withers family, we are all saddened by the passing of "Lump". I've always viewed the Withers family as family. I always referred to him when I saw him as my younger brother & always appreciated him for his realness. My prayers are with you today and the days to come. We love you guys!!
Edith C Nichols
March 17, 2016
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Sharonda Crite
March 17, 2016
Praying For You All He Will Truly Be Missed
Bessie Bailey
March 17, 2016
Lump was 1 of the coolest, most REAL people I had a pleasure of getting to know- no matter what he always remained the same and you knew where you stood with him. He will be missed & our hearts go out to the family- we love you all.
Tammy Ward
March 17, 2016
So very sorry to hear of the passing of "Lumpy", as I called him. We worked together at SRI. He was a wonderful person, full of laughs & love. May he RIP. See you on the other side & keep them laughing until we meet again.
Cynthia Aldridge
March 17, 2016
My prayers and condolences to the family
Valeria & Kevin Walker
March 16, 2016
Lump, you was the cooliest guy we ever met, you was one of a kind and will be missed. We will watch out for Toot cause I know you was worried about her. Rest our friend til we meet again. Luv ya lil big bro.
March 16, 2016
I'M DEEPLY SADDEN BY THE PASTING OF MR.LUMP I'VE KNOWN HIM ALL MY LIFE YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS
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