James Edward Witherspoon's obituary , Passed away on January 13, 2022 in Lenoir, North Carolina

James Edward Witherspoon

April 22, 1941 - January 13, 2022 (80 years old)

Lenoir, North Carolina

James Edward Witherspoon's obituary , Passed away on January 13, 2022 in Lenoir, North Carolina

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bass-Smith Funeral Home & Crematory

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James Edward Witherspoon

April 22, 1941 - January 13, 2022 (80 years old)

Lenoir, North Carolina

James Edward Witherspoon Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James Edward Witherspoon of Lenoir, North Carolina, who passed away at the age of 80, on January 13, 2022. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Charlie Clinton and Ruth Johnson Witherspoon; his siblings, Myrtle Witherspoon (Nancy), Charles Witherspoon and Ruth Swafford (Rufus); his aunt Freezie; his uncle Gene Patterson; and the mother of his children Ruby Patterson.

He is survived by: his daughters, Amanda Witherspoon of Lenoir and Deanna Gainey (Barry Clark) of Hickory; his granddaughters, Miranda Gainey of Greensboro, Jasmine Clark of Hickory and Ebony Clark of Hickory; his great grandchildren, Zariah and Amira; his close friend Sally Shell; and his sister-in-law Ann Witherspoon of Lenoir. He is also survived by nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 a. m. until Noon prior to the service at Bass-Smith Granite, and Face Mask are required.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Green Hill Church.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bass-Smith Funeral Home & Crematory



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Bass-Smith Granite Chapel
334 2nd St NW, Hickory, NC 28601

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Jan 22

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Bass-Smith Granite Chapel
334 2nd St NW, Hickory, NC 28601

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