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Submitted: 7/14/16 • Approved: 7/14/16 • Last Updated: 7/17/16 • R1148382-G1148382-S3
Joseph
Sept 11, 1933 - Apr 15, 2015
June
June 19, 1931 - Aug 15, 1999
Obituary
ermertfuneralhome.com
Mr. Joseph Wayne Witcher, 81 of Dover, OH., formerly of New Philadelphia, OH., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 while in the care of Community Hospice House. Mr. Witcher was born in Corning, AR., on September 11, 1933, a son of the late James and Sylvia (Rapert) Witcher.
Following his graduation from Corning High School, Joe furthered his education at Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR., and Rockford College, Rockford, IL. He went on to work for 26 years for the Woodward Governor Company at Rockford, IL. His adventurous spirit later led him back to Arkansas where he owned his own farm, sold real estate and owned and operated a restaurant. Joe later began working for Georgia-Pacific as a chemist and retired on April 1, 1997.
In 1999, Joe met his wife, Shirley, and on May 7, 2000, the couple married at Eureka Springs, AR. They made their summer home in Ohio and during the winter months, enjoyed the warmer climates of Arizona, Texas and Arkansas where they often visited with Joe’s family.
Joe enjoyed his membership at Jerusalem Church in New Philadelphia, OH., and in his free time, he loved hiking, walking, gardening, and traveling.
In addition to his wife, Joe is survived by his family that includes his children, Marlene and husband Tom Zavagli of Queen Creek, AZ., and Joseph W. Witcher, II of Bayou Vista, TX.; one brother Glenn Witcher of Hot Springs, AR.; two sisters Joyce Farmer of Hamburg, AR., Sharon and husband Larry Shear of Wabash, IN.; step-children, Dan Allison and wife Lisa of Hamburg, AR., Debra Van Dorsten of Canton, OH., Dolla and husband Joe Koval of Helena, OH., Brenda Young of New Philadelphia, OH., Nancy and husband Tony Cozad of New Lexington, OH., Darla and husband Kenny Kerns of New Philadelphia, OH.; Completing the family are four grandchildren, eight step-grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, 12 step-great-grandchildren, a great-great grandson and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will greet guests on Sunday, April 19, 2015 from 2:00 until 3:30 PM at the Geib Funeral Center in Dover, OH., where Reverend Frank Sapp, Jr. will lead a memorial service celebrating Joe’s life beginning at 3:30 PM. Immediately following the service, all are invited to share in a meal and fellowship in the Geib Hospitality Center.
Memorial services in Corning, AR., will be conducted Saturday, May 16, 2015 at 11:00 AM in the Ermert Funeral Home Chapel. Burial of cremains will immediately follow the services in the Corning Cemetery. Family will greet family and friends Saturday, May 16, 2015 from 10:00 AM until the time of service.
Instead of floral tributes, the family requests memorial contributions in Joe’s name be directed to Community Hospice, 716 Commercial Avenue SW, New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663
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Contributed on 7/14/16 by hawkinsdonna
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