James Fuller Withrow, 83, of Orange, Texas, passed away the night of February 12, 2021, in The Woodlands, Texas.
Visitation will be prior to the service from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Sunday at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, February 21, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Randy Branch. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange.
James Fuller Withrow, affectionately known as Buddy, was surrounded by love and family as he went to be with the Lord on the evening of February 12th. Born in Teague, Texas on November 28, 1937 he was the son of James William Withrow and Mary Vernon Withrow. Buddy was well-known for his quick wit and dry humor, often having others in stitches due to his impeccable timing, unsuspecting tone, and signature, straight-faced delivery. He possessed rare contentment and treasured even the smallest pleasures in life. Those pleasures were found in his passion for music, baseball, and storytelling. Beyond hobbies or personal accolades, Buddy was most proud of his family and friends and the lasting memories they created together. These cherished memories are forever cemented in his legacy -- a legacy of brotherhood, laughter, kindness, and family.
Buddy was a Scottish Rite 32nd Degree Mason and was affiliated with Madison Lodge #126 of Orange, TX where he was the Master of the Lodge from 1983-1984 and secretary of the Lodge for many years. He was also a member of the Shriners Organization of the El Mina Shriners and Orange Shriners. Buddy was a loving father, son, brother and friend who will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Mary Withrow; his wife, Jolynn Withrow; and his brother, Billy Paul Withrow.
He is survived by his children, John Withrow and wife Jessica parents of Campbell, Addison, and Carley of The Woodlands and Greg Withrow and wife Lisette parents of Liam and Isabella of Friendswood; his sister, Lila Quilici of Scottsdale, Arizona.
Pallbearers are John Withrow, Greg Withrow, Liam Withrow, Damon Withrow, and Andy Anderson. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Frank Parker and Joe Hancock.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Wesley Methodist Church, 401 N. 37th Street Orange, TX 77630 and the Madison Masonic Lodge #126, 3528 Masonic Dr, Orange, Texas 77630.