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Jere Witherspoon Obituary
February 3, 2022
Matthews, North Carolina - Jere Warthen Witherspoon of Matthews, NC, died at his home in Matthews Glen on February 3, 2022 due to cancer. He was born in Shepherdstown, WV on June 24, 1932, to The Rev. Dr. James Whitted Witherspoon and Ethel Warthen Witherspoon, and was the youngest of three sons.
Jere is survived by his wife, Ellen, son Jay (Karen), daughter Jean, son Jim (Joy), four grandchildren, Katie (David Kellogg), John, Katherine and Caroline, sisters-in-law Carolyn Witherspoon and Alice Day, and brother-in-law Frank Wheby. His brothers, Lt. James W. Witherspoon, Jr., USAF, and John Witherspoon, as well as his parents, predeceased him.
During his 53-year membership at Myers Park Presbyterian Church, he served as Chairman of the Board of Deacons, an Elder, Sunday School Teacher, member of the Endowment Council, Co-Chair of the Senior Adult Fellowship, and treasurer of the Rhodes, Johnston, Boyce Bible Class.
Jere graduated from Davidson College in 1954, then served for five years as an F-86 pilot in the USAF. After receiving a Master of Health Administration degree from Washington University in 1961, he was employed in hospital management in WV and NC. He held various staff positions with The Duke Endowment for 27 years, retiring as Executive Director in 1996.
Jere's career included participation in many national and local health care and philanthropic organizations. One of his most rewarding volunteer activities began in 1980 when he was chosen to serve as Chairman of the Board of Hospice and Palliative Care Charlotte when the new service had only three employees and three patients.
Following retirement, Jere served on the advisory board of the Sisters of Mercy of North Carolina Foundation, volunteered for Friendship Trays, Habitat for Humanity, AARP Tax-Aide counseling and Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) counselor for the Shepherd's Center of Charlotte and as a Charlotte Tutor volunteer.
The family wishes to thank Hospice, Myers Park Presbyterian Church, and friends for their unwavering support during Jere's illness.
A memorial service will be held for the family. Memories and condolences may be posted online at www.legacy.com/obituaries/charlotte/
For those wishing to make a memorial gift, please consider Hospice and Palliative Care Charlotte Region, 7845 Little Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28226, and Myers Park Presbyterian Church, 2501 Oxford Place, Charlotte, NC 28207.
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Memories and Condolences
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Rebecca Schenck
March 1, 2022
Gordon was in the hospital when his photographic exhibit opened at Wake Forest. Of course, I meant to drive myself there, but Jere and Ellen offered to take me. They picked me up at the hospital and brought me back to share details with Gordon. That's the kind of friends they were. Now I'm the one in the hospital, hoping to return to my apartment at Sharon Towers. I didn't know about Jere's death until a church friend told me.
Gordon and I loved Jere and Ellen.
Rebecca Schenck
JEAN COSSART
February 13, 2022
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. I HAVE MANY FOND MEMORIES FROM THE JOHN CALVIN CLASS. FONDLY, JEAN COSSART
Manning Huske
February 12, 2022
I had the privilege of serving with Jere on the Board of Hospice where he succeeded me as President. He was a true gentleman and servant leader. May he rest in peace.
Anne & Fletcher Wright
February 12, 2022
We have fond memories of being seated on the back row of the RJB Sunday School class with Jere and Ellen - a lovely couple whose friendship we cherish. Jere was a faithful Christian and gentle friend. We extend our deep sympathy to Ellen in her time of grief. May her faith and good memories sustain her.
Peace....Anne & Fletcher Wright
Rachel & Ben Latimer
February 12, 2022
Rachel & Ben Latimer
February 12, 2022
Rachel & Ben Latimer
February 12, 2022
Rachel & Ben Latimer
February 12, 2022
In our book, under "Wonderful Friend" there is a picture of "Spoon". We had so many good times, meals, rides and golf games together. He was an example of living a full life with Christian values. We will always miss him, but we are so thankful for the advise & times we shared.
God's peace, Rachel & Ben
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