John Witherspoon

John Cabot Witherspoon, age 84 of Jefferson, NC, died Wednesday, August 11, 2004 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mr. Witherspoon was born October 2, 1919 in Ashe County to the late James and Effie Burkett Witherspoon. Mr. Witherspoon served in the United States Army during World War II and was a decorated with a bronze star. He was a member and deacon at Friendship Baptist Church.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, August 13th at Friendship Baptist Church. Rev. David Grinnell and Rev. Johnny Blevins will officiate. Burial will follow in the Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery with Military rites. The family will receive friends from 7:00 till 9:00 PM, Thursday, August 12th at Friendship Baptist Church.
Memorials may be made to Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery Fund.

Mr. Witherspoon is survived by:

Wife: Ruth Shatley Witherspoon

Son: Rev. Steve Witherspoon and wife Dorothy of Jefferson, NC

Brother: Lloyd Witherspoon of Jefferson, NC

2 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews

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Badger Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.