Bud Witcher

James William “Bud” Witcher, 93, of High Point, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2022, at his home.

Born December 14, 1928, in Guilford County, he was the son of the late William Hamilton Witcher and the late Ida Kidd Witcher. Bud retired from McEwen Lumber Company after forty-nine years of service. He was a longtime member of Green Street Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and on the baptismal committee.

He is survived by his son, Rick Witcher and wife Beth of High Point; daughters, Susan Lanier and husband Terry of High Point, and Angie Johnson and husband Gerald of High Point; sister, Phyllis Sykes of Greensboro; grandchildren, Laura Comer and husband Josh, Brooks Lanier and wife Marissa, Clay Lanier and wife Jessica, Megan Johnson, and Morgan White and husband Adam; and great-grandchild, Caroline Comer.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of seventy years, Betty Steele Witcher on October 25, 2022, and sister, Doris Hodgin.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM Monday, November 7, 2022, at Green Street Baptist Church with Dr. Robert Steele officiating. Burial will follow in Floral Garden Park.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until 10:45 AM prior to the service at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Piedmont, 1801 Westchester Dr., High Point, NC 27262.

The family would like to thank all the caregivers and recognize a special friend Tammy Evans.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.wrightfs.com.

Wright Funerals-Cremations, High Point is in charge of arrangements.