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Thomas S. Witherspoon II

Long Beach, California

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Thomas S. Witherspoon II 1919 - 2008 Lt. Col. Thomas Witherspoon died peacefully on September 19th at his home for the past 44 years in Long Beach. Tom was born in Dallas, Texas and grew up all over the United States. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps as a reserve while still in high school. While...

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When I was 17 I spent every weekend at the Queen Mary it was 1972 and they were filming the Poseidon Adventure I was spying on the filming and trying not to get caught when they needed a stand in for Eric She ( Robin Shelby) Tom was the one in charge for the City and my dad was with Specialty. I was a blond kid and they thought I was with the studio and I was in. Latter the next week I saw Tom taking pictures and started a conversation that lead to a great relationship. I eventually grew up...

Andy and family

Just learned of Tom's death. Guess I missed the PT that day. So very sorry and sad. what a wonderful and creative life he lived and what great memories for all of you and stories for you to tell that "great grandson!"

I always loved working with both of you over the years - great time, lots of laughs and from time to time some frustrations!!!

Please take care and hopefully we will run into one another one of these days soon.

Andy - So sorry to hear about your Dad. I had so many wonderful conversations (mostly about the Corps) with him. He made me even prouder to have been a Marine. I never knew about his medals. Doesn't surprise me he didn't mention them. He was special! Semper Fi

Jackie & Tom, Tommy & Trevor,
Your Dad (and Papa), was the best, he will surely be missed. We were sorry to hear of his passing. We will see you on Saturday.

Andy,
Sorry to hear about your Dad. He was something else. My heart goes out to you and your family. I will be thinking of you on Saturday.

Andy - our thoughts are with you and your family at this time. You dad will be missed by many.