James E. Withem, 77, of Bauxite, Arkansas, passed from this life on January 6, 2016. He was born on February 25, 1938 to Lib and Mary Frances Withem, in Benton, Arkansas.
He is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 12 1/2 years, Patricia Withem; sons, Lib (Lori) Withem of Michigan, Scott (Laura) Withem, of Benton, Arkansas; step-daughter, Sydney (Rusty) Misenheimer of Bryant, Arkansas; step-son, Scott Freeman, of Sherwood, Arkansas; one sister, Mary Lib of Heber Springs, Arkansas; and four grandchildren, TJ and Jacob Withem of Benton, Arkansas, Garrett Misenheimer, of Bryant, Arkansas, and Kody Freeman, of Bauxite, Arkansas.
He loved hunting, fishing and visiting friends, he will be missed by many people. A Celebration of Life will be held, 4-6 p.m., Saturday, January 9, 2016, at 2613 Timber Mist Drive in Benton, Arkansas. Services entrusted to Arkansas Cremation. Guests may register at www.ArkansasCremation.com.

Published January 8, 2016