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Johnny Lee Whitfield
1931 - 2022
Johnny Lee Whitfield
1931 - 2022
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BORN
1931
DIED
2022
Johnny Whitfield Obituary
Deacon Johnny Lee Whitfield, 90, 157 McGowan Rd. Richlands, NC died Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at his residence.
A Homegoing Celebration will be held Saturday, 12:00 Noon Saturday, October 1,2022 at St Paul Free Will Baptist Church 7176 Gumbranch Rd. Richlands, NC.
An Inspirational Wake will be held Friday, September 30,2022 from 6-8pm at the church.
He leaves to cherish his legacy his children Lynn Raindrop, Johnny L. Whitfield and Kevin Whitfield all of Jacksonville., 11 grandchildren, 10 Great Grandchildren and 1 Great-Great Grandchild. Arrangements are entrusted to Phillip Brothers & Anderson Memorial Funeral Home. Greenville, NC
JaVette Smith
September 30, 2022
To the family, remember God is our refuge and strength. Sending my heartfelt condolences to each of you. Deac with that wonderful smile will always be in my memories.
Jacklyn Rhodes
September 29, 2022
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Anica Whitfield-Kelly
September 29, 2022
If love could have kept you here, you would have never left. We know you were tired and needed to rest from your labor. We miss you already and we will love you forever. Your Baby Girl, Nica
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Leverna Conyard
September 29, 2022
Sending prayers for comfort and strength to the Whitfield family and other relatives and friendsGod bless
Linda Williams and family
September 29, 2022
My condolences to the Whitfield family.
Clennie Grant
September 28, 2022
Thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time. Praying strength, comfort and peace. He will be greatly missed by many.
Phyllis McCoy
September 27, 2022
To Anica and the family: You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tony & Jackie Thompson
September 26, 2022
Our condolences and prayers during this difficult time. May God strengthen and comfort you.
Esther Sanders
September 26, 2022
My heartfelt condolences to the Whitfield family. Deacon Whitfield was a true may of God that believed in the power of prayer. I pray that God will strengthen the family during this difficult time.
Wanda Price
September 26, 2022
Blessings from the family of Dr. & Mrs. L.E. Humphrey. May God strengthen and bless you all.
McArthur & Margie Farrow
September 26, 2022
District No 5 send their condolences remember we are alive he might be gone on home but he still alive in our heart. Life well lived. Family you were awesome in the care you supplied for your father/grandfather.
Elder Dallas Joyner
September 25, 2022
He was a blessing to me to see a real true man of God. A praying Deacon my God bless the family he leaves behind.
Kevin Whitfield
September 25, 2022
Rest Easy daddy !
Mona Martin & Family
September 25, 2022
To the family of Deacon Johnny “Bruh” Whitfield. I was saddened to receive the news of his passing. I will truly miss him and hearing his voice. Deacon Whitfield was a true faithful man of God who could make the earth tremble with his powerful prayers. We are thinking of you during this difficult time. If you need anything please don’t hesitate to let me know. I pray that God will give you comfort, strength and peace in your time of bereavement today and forevermore.
Jessie Fisher
September 24, 2022
To the family of Mr. Bro. with the deepest of sympathy may God comfort and keep each and everyone of you and give you peace.
gerry moore
September 24, 2022
our hearts goes out to all of the family, God will see you through it all. Stay strong for each other, love you friends and church family.
Marty Dunn
September 24, 2022
My condolences to the Whitfield Family
Ira Coakley
September 23, 2022
Lost a good man, only good memories from ...pa pa whitfield
September 23, 2022
To the Whitfield family. The Bryant family from Miami offers deepest sympathy to you all. Our prayer is that God continue to bless and keep you. That corner in St. Paul will never be the same. Kevin stay strong for the fsmily.
Charles Jones
September 23, 2022
Sending our deepest condolences. From me and my kids. Theresa, Michele and Ronji Hatchell.
Doriscell HatchellJones
September 23, 2022
The Family of the late Herman and Lucy Hatchell wish to express our deepest sympathy in the passing of your bro Whitfield are in our thoughts and prayers
Theresa Hatchell “Have Food Will Travel”
Shirley, Darryl(Pokey), Doriscell, Alice, Dwyane, Tracy and Bella
Janie Wagner
September 23, 2022
On behalf of Pastor B. Wayne Wagner & First Lady Janie we were sadden to hear of the demise of Deacon Whitfield our prayers and condolences to his family and church family & may God bless and keep you through your bereavement.
Pastor Michelle Best
September 23, 2022
My deepest condolences to my extended Whitefield family.
Grandaddy will certainly be missed.
A Great General in the Lord Church.
Timiki Slade
September 22, 2022
My heart and prayers goes out to the family!!
LaSonya Poole
September 22, 2022
My condolences to the Whitfield Family.
Pastor Antainette Bell
September 22, 2022
Deacon Whitfield will be missed and his presence has been missed during his absence from different services. He was a Deacon indeed!!
Arthine Thomas
September 22, 2022
With deepest sympathy to the Whitfield family. Johnny “Bro” Whitfield was always a man of integrity who loved God, his family, his church, and people. His voice rang out in his powerful prayers. He will be greatly missed but always remembered.
Andrews family
September 22, 2022
The Whitfield family, I am sorry for the loss of your father
Shata Holliday
September 22, 2022
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always ! Pastor Shata Holliday
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