Obituary of Harry Withers

Harry W. Withers, age 79, long-time resident of Coweta went to be with his Lord and Savior Monday afternoon, July 29, 2013 at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, OK. Harry was born on July 28, 1934 in Cheyenne, OK and was the son of Glenn W. and Myrtle (Tidwell) Withers. Harry and Velda Snelson were united in marriage on March 18, 1955 in Coweta, OK and they have celebrated over 58 years of marriage. Harry owned and operated Withers Painting for many years. He was ordained as a Minister in 1966. Harry served as Pastor of Liberty Freewill Baptist Church in Broken Arrow for 25 years and served as Assistant Pastor for the last 5 years. In his spare time, Harry enjoyed watching sports. Harry is survived by his wife of 58 years, Velda Withers of the home in Coweta; one brother, Dan Withers of Coweta; two sisters, Francis Morrow and husband, Claude, of Chouteau and Barbara Vanbrunt of Wagoner; three grandsons, Joshua Withers, Jeff Withers and wife, Angelina and Jeremy Withers; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Harry was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, Bruce Withers and Wade Withers and three brothers, Walter Withers, John Withers and Frank Withers. A funeral service will be held at 1:30 pm Thursday, August 1, 2013 at Liberty Freewill Baptist Church in Broken Arrow, OK. Rev. Reece Murray will officiate the service with Pastor Joey Griffith assisting. Interment will follow in Vernon Cemetery in Coweta. Pallbearers are Bill Clarkson, Jim Belden, Steve Hoffman, Floyd Griffith, Bill Cypert and Michael Hoffman. Maynard Watkins will serve as an Honorary Pallbearer. Viewing: Wednesday, July 31, 2013 from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm. The family of Harry W. Withers entrusted his care & services to Wright-Brown Family Funeral Home, 210 S. Broadway, Coweta, OK 74429, 918-486-5515. Family and friends may share memories online @ www.wrightbrownfunerals.com.