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| Born | July 4, 1938 |
| Hometown | Slab Fork, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Net worth | $40 million |
| Height | 6'2" (1.87m) |
| Spouse | Denise Nicholas (m 1973 - 1974) |
| Children | Todd Withers , Kori Withers |
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