Posted by Cathy Randall on June 14, 2012 at 13:55:07:
WITHERS Donald Winston Withers- 74, a native of Mobile, Al passed away in his home with his family at his bed side June 12, 2012. He was a beloved and devoted husband for 52 years to his wife, Julia Williamson Withers. He was a Loving and dedicated father to David Withers, Deborah Withers, Christopher Withers, Kimberly Withers, and Andrew Withers. Don was born in Mobile, Al May 30th 1938, the son of Walter M Withers and Ruth Virginia Withers. Don is survived by his brothers, Douglas M. Withers of Saraland, James Kenneth Dempster of Florida, and Anthony Dempster of Mobile. He was grandfather to 8 Grandchildren and 2 Great children. He graduated from the University of South Alabama and received degree in Nursing. He was a LPN geriatric nurse for over 22 years at several nursing homes in the Mobile area. Don was a member of the Port City Pacers running club in Mobile, for over 30 years, Don has run over 200 marathons races in 50 States, all the Providences of Canada, London, Paris and finished his 200th marathon in Greece in 2008. The family wishes that instead of flower that donation made to National Parkinson's Foundation in Memory of Donald Winston Withers. Mail to: National Parkinson Foundation, 1511 NW 9th Ave, Miami, 23136. Funeral service will be, June 16, 2012. The family will receive friends Saturday, 10:00 - 11:00A.M and Chapel Service will start at 11:00 - 12:00P.M. Arrangements by Gilmer Funeral Home 690 Ziegler Cir W.