William W. “Willie” Witham
William “Willie” Witham, Jr. 59 of Sharpsville died Thursday, October 10, 2019 at 6:25 p.m. at his residence. He was born in Kokomo on May 9, 1960 to William Sr. and Patricia June (Snyder) Witham. On October 2, 1982 he married Jodi A. Stover, she survives.
Willie was a hard worker. He had farmed with Kelley Farms and Adler Seed’s. He had also worked as an electrician for Stover Electric as well as Omni Electric. Noble Industries utilized his talent as head of Maintenance, most recently he worked at O’Reily’s Auto Parts. You might say he was a “Jack of All Trades”
Willie was baptized at Normanda Christian Church and attended East Union Christian Church where he previously was a Trustee. He was very active in Tipton County 4-H where he was a Project Manager, Club Leader and had served as Fairboard President. He served the Sharpsville Community as a member of the Ambulance Board. Willie enjoyed dirt track racing, hunting, archery, guns, woodworking, cutting firewood, trap shooting and being a Poppie. It is noted that his “second birthday” was on January 6, 2011 when he received a liver transplant.
He is survived by his wife, Jodi, our daughter Heather M. Schulenburg and husband Bert of Tipton, and “Poppies Girls,” his granddaughters Ada Emaline and Emery Ann Schulenburg of Tipton, IN and his sister Sharon Pace of Atlanta, Indiana
Willie’s always said, “Enjoy Good Friends, Good Food, Good Firearms, and Good Firewood”.
Funeral services for Willie will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 15 at Young-Nichols Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Knapp presiding. Visitation will be Monday from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Sharpsville Community Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 411, Sharpsville, Indiana, 46068 or Indiana University Health Foundation Transplant Emergency Fund, P.O. Box 7168, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46207.
There are no words to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. Jodi, please know that I am thinking about you and praying for comfort for you and your family.
Sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Jodi
May he Rest In Peace until you are joined again
He will truly be missed, Willie was my superman. I had love and respect for him. I know that I failed. But I always wanted to grow up to be like him. I admired EVERYTHING about him. I was absolutely greatful to have him at my wedding. I wish I could have gotten to spend more time with you!! WILLIE WITHAM you will never be forgotten. Rest in peace. See you on the other side. God bless all. I love you aunt Jodie. Heather, if you ever need ANYTHING. IM a phone call away!!!
So sorry for the family’s loss. This is a hard time for all his family and friends. He was a fighter and a good man. Cherish the memories ! You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Jodi and family, Wishing you peace and comfort and courage to face the days ahead. keep the loving memories forever in your heart. ” Because someone we Love is in Heaven, there is a little bit of Heaven in your home”
Thinking of you and your family, I am so sorry for your loss. Continued prayers for comfort during this time.
Jodi – Sending strength and love to you and yours in this time of loss. Sincerely, Margee
So sorry for your loss Jodi. My prayers in this time of sorrow are with you and your family. Frances Shoe
Jodi, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss. Take care of yourself & let me know if you need anything. We miss you!
The Haak family is very sorry to hear of Willie’s death. I remember back in the 70’s when he helped work on my parents house, and then a few years later on one of our grain bins. Always working on something or cutting wood. Our thoughts and prayers to your family. David Haak and Family