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Mike Withers

Obituary Date: Thursday, March 7, 2013

Sgt. 1st Class, Mike Withers, U. S. Army retired, 54, of Dawsonville passed away Thursday March 7, 2013 at Northside Forsyth Hospital following a short illness.

Born September 4, 1958 in Monticello, Arizona, Mr. Withers had been a resident of Dawsonville for the past 13 years. An avid skydiver, he served as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne. Sgt. Withers had served in numerous parts of the world during his time in the Army such as Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and Sigarmi Hara, Japan. He is preceded in death by his father, Max Withers.

Surviving are his wife of 34 years, Shelia Withers, Dawsonville; son, Michael Shane Withers, Dawsonville; daughters, Mackinzie Higginbotham, Dawsonville, Madison Higginbotham, Dawsonville; granddaughter, Jasmine Skye Ballew, Dawsonville; mother, Anne Pummill, Cabot, AR; sisters, Paula Daniel, Cabot, AR, Nancy Withers, Conway, AR; brothers, Ricky Withers, Conway, AR, John Withers, Ward, AR; special friend, Terry Beck, Dahlonega; a number of nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

The family is planning private memorial services.

Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.

Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.
Funeral Date
03/12/2013 at 12:00AM
Funeral Home
Bearden Funeral Home