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Frederick Council Withers Jr., 63, of Harrisonburg, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010, at his residence.
Mr. Withers was born on Oct. 13, 1946, in Mathews, Va., and was a son of the late Frederick Council and Viola Wilcox Withers.
Frederick was drafted into the U.S. Army, where he saw combat during the Tet Offensive. Following his military service, he graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University. After his graduation, he worked for several manufactured home companies, where he achieved the titles of regional and district manager. Most recently, he worked for TroBudd Inc., where he was developing a subdivision. During his working career, he also served on the board of directors for the Virginia Manufactured and Modular Housing Association.
On Feb. 15, 1969, he married Donna Jo Miller, who survives.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Withers is survived by two sons, M. Brett Withers and Myles Withers, both of Harrisonburg; a brother, William Gregory Withers of Lively, Va.; and a sister, Sheila Wilcox Erickson of Vancouver, Wash.
A celebration of life gathering will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010, from 6 until 8 pm at the Elks Lodge, B.P.O.E. No. 450, 482 S. Main St., Harrisonburg, VA 22801.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the RMH Regional Cancer Center, 100 E. Grace St., Harrisonburg, VA 22801, or to the RMH Hospice, 235 Cantrell Ave., Harrisonburg, VA 22801.
Online condolences may be sent to the Withers family by visiting www.kygers.com.
Arrangements entrusted to the Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg.
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