William J. Withers Sr.

July 16, 1948 - January 24, 2022

Bill Withers, a resident of Mobile, Alabama, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2022. Bill was born in Cape Girardeau, MO on July 16, 1948 to his mother, Ruth Harrelson Withers, and father, W.R. Withers, Sr. He was a graduate of Southeast Missouri State University and a lifelong brother of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. On December 11, 1981 he married the love of his life, Victoria Goodroe, recently celebrating 40 years of marriage. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Bill retired from AT&T after 28 years of service and many decades in the communications business. His career in the industry began as a night-time disc jockey at KGMO radio in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, then working with a family business, Withers Communication. He was involved in numerous events in the Mobile area to include the Senior Bowl, Quarterback Club, BayFest, and many other events and charities. Bill greatly enjoyed travel with his wife and many friends, and loved music and the arts. He took great pride and passion in everything he did and in every aspect of his life. Bill was loved by many with a smile that would brighten any mood. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him. He is survived by his wife, Victoria; son, Joseph; daughter-in-law, Julie; 2 grandchildren, Ava and Will; sister, Lindi; as well as many other family members and friends. Visitation will be held from 10:30 AM-12:00 PM on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Serenity Funeral Home with funeral services following immediately after. In lieu of flowers please make donations to a charity of your choice.