Fred Thomas Withers Sr.

February 18, 1947 - September 9, 2020

Fred Thomas Withers Sr., 73 of Statesville passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at home after an extended illness. He was born Tuesday, February 18, 1947 in Catawba County, the son of the late Jack Milton Withers and Bonnie Lee Rosenbalm Withers. He worked for many years for Merchant Distributors Inc. (MDI) and was a member of Carsons Chapel United Methodist Church. He was an avid deer hunter and enjoyed flea markets and yard sales. In addition to his parents, Fred was preceded in death by three brothers, Jack Milton Withers Jr., Franklin Dee Withers and Jerry Daniel Withers. Fred leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 55 years Doris Julia Rinck Withers, of the home. One son Tommy Withers of Statesville, two daughters Julia Diane Johnson & husband Randall, of Lincolnton, and Melissa Withers of Statesville. Also five grandchildren Thomas, William & wife Mikala, Stephanie (Josh), Hannah (Tim), and Trae. Seven great grandchildren Journey, Kolby, Theory, Henry, Julia, Layton and Grayson. Also his favorite furbaby girls Trixie & Lacey. A Graveside Service will be conducted at 2:00 pm Sunday, September 13, 2020 at Bethel United Methodist Church in Statesville. Rev. Ray Tavenner and Rev. Jerry Ellis will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Chapman Funeral Home. The family requests that everyone attending observe social distancing guidelines and wear a mask.