James Paul Witherspoon Sr.

In Memory of
JAMES PAUL WITHERSPOON SR.
MAY 20, 1935 - MAY 31, 2020
OBITUARY

Obituary of James Paul (JW) Witherspoon Sr.
Honoring the Life of a Faithful Servant
Psalm 116:15 John 10:27-29 Alpha May 20, 1935 Omega May 31 2020
James Paul (JW) Witherspoon was born on May 20, 1935 to the late Will and Elizabeth Hill Witherspoon in Maury County, Mount Pleasant Tennessee
As God commanded his soul to be at rest, JW departed from his earthly life on May 31st 2020 at his residence in his favorite music room in the arms of his wife Doris Marie Witherspoon His love and precious memories will forever be cherished in the hearts of his loving wife, family and friends and the lives he touched with his musical talents.
James was the father of nine children and a host of grandchildren, and great- grandchildren. At an early age he accepted Christ as his personal Savior He was a member of Concord missionary Baptist Church, where he donated his musical talents. He was united in holy matrimony to Doris Marie Robinson Jenkins on May 17th 2003.
Mourning but celebrating his victory in Christ is his loving and faithful wife, Doris Marie Witherspoon of Clarksville, Tennessee. Two sons, James Paul (Natalie) Witherspoon Jr of Savannah, Georgia and Aundre (Shemeka) Jenkins of Pensacola Florida. Six Daughters, Sharon Witherspoon of Washington DC, Pamela Witherspoon of New Castle, DE, Linda Booker of Mt Pleasant ,Tn, Karen Howard of Clarksville, Tennessee, Twila Evette Hill of Killeen, Texas, Beverly (Darrell) of Canton, MI and Renee (Earl) Henry of Temple Texas .A special granddaughter Iola Witherspoon Williams. Two special nephews Walter Partee and Willie Witherspoon.
He was preceded in death by his great grandparents, Charity (Chat) Booker Frierson and Buck Frierson, Parents Elizbeth Hill Witherspoon ,Father, Will Witherspoon four brothers: Harvey Witherspoon, Solomon Witherspoon, Will Witherspoon and Joe Witherspoon Three sisters: Juanita Witherspoon Brown, Mae Pearl Witherspoon Partee and Alberta Witherspoon.
Adhering to the Coronavirus Pandemic and honoring the wishes of the late James Paul (JW) Witherspoon Sr, His Wife Doris Marie Witherspoon has made the following arrangements. Neptune Society of Nashville cremated his remains. Remains will be held in state at his residence with his wife Doris until May 14, 2021 at which time his remains will be transported to The Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West Hopkinsville, Kentucky for full Military Honors at 11:00 am. A high Tea will be held in his honor for close family and friends at his residence from 1:30 to 2:30 pm Hosted by Better Choice of living INC. Saturday May 15, 2021, Honoring the legacy of a faithful servant ceremony will take place at Concord Missionary Baptist Church 2411 Peaches Mill Road Clarksville, Tennessee at 11:30 am Pastor Delbert Brown, officiating. Mayolta Mallory is in charge of arrangements.
In Lieu of flowers, you may send any monetary donations or cards to Better Choice of Living.(BCOL) at 110 Red River Street Clarksville, TN 37040.
James' Obituary will be posted on the Neptune society for one year at www.neptunesociety.com for viewing and posting
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