John Michael Witherspoon's obituary , Passed away on August 9, 2025 in Port Haywood, Virginia

John Michael Witherspoon

July 31, 1940 - August 9, 2025 (85 years old)

Port Haywood, Virginia

John Michael Witherspoon's obituary , Passed away on August 9, 2025 in Port Haywood, Virginia

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Marks-Bristow Funeral Home

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John Michael Witherspoon

July 31, 1940 - August 9, 2025 (85 years old)

Port Haywood, Virginia

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John Michael Witherspoon Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved John Michael Witherspoon of Port Haywood, Virginia, who passed away at the age of 85, on August 9, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Michael Witherspoon to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Edith Adeline and John Kenneth Witherspoon; his half-brothers, Thomas and Robert; his brother James; and his niece Jenny.

He is survived by: his wife Louise; his sisters, Judy Anderson and Martha Kelley (Dennis); his brother-in-law Joseph Newton (Shirley); his children, Katherine Witherspoon (Eric Hardiman) and Jeffrey Witherspoon (Laura); and his grandchildren, Eleanor, Claire, Graham, Adeline, Amelia and Ava. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Donations in Dr. Witherspoon's memory may be made to Hands Across Mathews, P.O. Box 1303 Mathews, VA 23109 or a charity of your choosing.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Marks-Bristow Funeral Home



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