John Witherspoon's obituary , Passed away on May 31, 2021 in Hampton, Virginia

John Witherspoon

March 17, 1928 - May 31, 2021 (93 years old)

Hampton, Virginia

John Witherspoon's obituary , Passed away on May 31, 2021 in Hampton, Virginia

Funeral arrangement under the care of
R Hayden Smith Funeral Home

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John Witherspoon

March 17, 1928 - May 31, 2021 (93 years old)

Hampton, Virginia

John Witherspoon Obituary

We are sad to announce that on May 31, 2021, at the age of 93, John Witherspoon of Hampton, Virginia, born in Lynchburg, Virginia passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Witherspoon to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Ethel Warthen and James W. Witherspoon; and his brother Lt. James W. Witherspoon, Jr.. He is survived by: his wife Carolyn Bass Witherspoon; his children, James Whitted Witherspoon (Meg) and Elizabeth Witherspoon Hubbard (Tim); his brother Jere Warthen Witherspoon (Ellen); his grandchildren, Emily, Trent and Allison Hubbard; his stepgranddaughter Brandi Stacy; and his stepgreat-grandchildren, Ryan and Aubree Stacy. He is also survived by many close friends and extended family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Hampton, 514 S. Armistead Ave., Hampton, VA 23669 or Sentara Hospice Services, 11844 Rock Landing Dr. Suite C, Newport News, VA 23606.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
R Hayden Smith Funeral Home



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