Michael Allen Witham, 57, of Jacksonville, Arkansas, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, June 27, 2017. He was born in Rochester, New Hampshire on, October 23, 1959 to Lester and Barbara Witham.
He is preceded in death by his father Lester Arthur Witham.
Michael proudly served in the United State Army and received the rifle m-16 sharp shooter award, the hand grenade marksman award and the Army Service and overseas service ribbons. After serving in the Army he became a fireman and loved every minute of it. He had a servant’s heart. Michael was an avid deer hunter and enjoyed spending time in the great outdoors fishing and bird watching. Michael was a member of the United States Bowling Congress and a member of the Tri- County Bowling Association of Cabot. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend.
He is survived by his loving wife and best friend Kimberlee Witham, two sons, Samuel Taylor, Michael Witham Jr. (Danielle Byrd-Witham); a daughter D J Witham; his mother Barbara Louise Sargeant, seven grandchildren, Kayla, Jordan, Samuel Jr., Aliya, Mya, Hunter, and Natalie; two great grandchildren, Arionna and Marquise Jr.; two brothers, John Witham (Evelyn) and Robert Ballou, his nieces, Kristen, Leah, Sabrina and nephew Justin.
A Celebration of Michaels’ life will be held on Saturday, July 1st at 10 A.M. at A Natural State Funeral Service in Jacksonville with Pastor Roy Thompson officiating. Online guestbook at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com
Private interment will be held at a later date at the Arkansas Veterans in North Little Rock, Arkansas.
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Kim and family: So sorry for your lost…..You and your family are in my prayers……
Kim, words cant express my sorrow for you and your family. My continued prayers are being sent in hope that you and your lived ones find peace and comfort at this time.
Dear Kim & family, condolances from our family to all of you. Mike was very special. He will be missed by all. Love, prayers & comfort to you.
Sorry for your loss praying for you all.
So sorry for your your loss
Prayers for the family asking Jesus wraps you in his loving arms during this difficult time
Kim and family you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs. We are so sorry for your loss. Our sincere condolences,
In Jesus Name I’m praying for u Kim and ur family
May Jesus continue to be a fence all around u daring this time
Kim you and your family are in my prayers, sorry for the loss of your beloved husband Mike.
sorry for your loss kim and mikie my thoughts and prayers are with you guys
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