Arthur Lee Withers "Dickie" was born April 27, 1952, to the union of Ruth Lucille Sowell and Francis Lee Withers in Lake Charles, LA. He grew up in Mossville, LA.

In 1971 he married the love of his life, Christina J. Withers in Lake Charles, LA. To that union three children were born, Daphne, Darrick, and Marquetta. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family.

He gained his wings on Saturday, May 13, 2023, in Iowa, LA.

His memories are to be cherished by his wife Christina J. Withers; children, Daphne Withers Meche (Murphy) of Lake Charles, LA, Marquetta Withers Guillory (Joseph II) of Hammond, LA and Darrick (Michelle) Withers of Highlands, TX and Kaiden Griffiths of Jennings, LA; grandchildren, Jerome (Tanya) Buchanan, Jalen Buchanan, Desman Withers, Joseph Guillory III (Maria), Darion Mitchell, Marquez Guillory, Mya Withers and Mia Withers; great grandchildren, Jaleah Buchanan, Khalia Withers, Roman Buchanan, Jace Buchanan, Inez and Isabelle Guillory; brothers, Michael Withers, Henry Withers (Carrie), Walter Withers (Linda), Charles Withers (Joyce) and Clifton Withers (Cheryl); sisters, Gloria Daniels and Ruby Withers; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Ruth and Francis Lee Withers; sister, Margaret Jordan; brother, James Withers; niece, Leona Withers; nephew, Henry Lee Withers Jr; son in law, Jerome Buchanan and grandsons, Brachalus Buchanan and Darrick Withers II.

Visitation will be held on Saturday May 20, 2023, at King's Funeral Home from 9am to 11am and the funeral will follow at 11am. He will be laid to rest at Perkins Cemetery in Westlake, LA under the direction of King's Funeral Home.

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