Lee Roy Withers, 86, died October 9, 2010, at his home of natural causes. Mr. Withers was born March 30, 1924 in Harnett County, North Carolina, to James Atkins and Jane Holder Withers. He served in the United States Army, during World War II as a technician. An electrician by trade, Mr. Withers retired after many years of service to the community. He was a lifetime member of Leaflet Presbyterian Church and belonged to the Woodman of the World, Camp 940 for seventy years.
Mr. Withers enjoyed farming, hunting, and making wine. Through the years he shared his knowledge with those he loved and guided his family with a quiet gentle spirit. After retirement he spent many hours in his garden and with his grandchildren.

Mr. Withers is survived by his wife of 54 years, Dorothy Garner Withers; his daughter Sharon Withers Brewer and son-in-law Joseph B. Brewer, Jr. of Sanford. Grandchildren Joseph B. Brewer, III and his wife Rebekah and Mary Kathryn Brewer; 2 Great grandchildren, Addie and Thomas; his sister Thelma Withers Sligh of Broadway;his 2 brothers, Foster Withers of Lillington and Jerry Withers of Broadway. He was preceded in death by siblings Fannie Lee Withers, Alex Atkins Withers, Ilean Withers O'Quinn, McBryde Withers, Vernell Withers Sloan, James Clifton Withers, and Levy Withers.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to
Leaflet Presbyterian Church, c/o Jeff Thomas, 10816 Old US 421, Broadway, NC 27505.
Funeral service will be conducted 2:00 pm Monday, October 11, 2010 at Leaflet Presbyterian Church with Rev. Pat Fletcher officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends following the service at the church.