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John Wetherington Obituary
Dover
John Percy Wetherington III, 53, of Dover passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at his home. John was a lifelong member of Dover United Methodist Church where he sang in the church choir. For the Town of Dover, he served as an Alderman as well as a member of the Dover Volunteer Fire Department.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Anna Jannette Wetherington.
John is survived by his father, John Perry Wetherington Jr.; step mother, Rebecca S. Wetherington; sisters, Brooke Worthington and husband Glenn and Angela Wetherington; step brother, Marc Childs; niece, Caroline; nephews, Matthew, William and Andrew; special friends, Todd Mooring, Ron Davenport, Jr., Lee Moye, David Cutlip and Brian Cutlip.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Dover United
Methodist Church. Funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 29, 2019 at Dover United Methodist Church with Rev. Clint White officiating. Burial will be held following the funeral service at Westview Cemetery.
Flowers are welcome, memorials can be made to Dover United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 188, Dover, NC 28526 or Dover Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 727, Dover, NC
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Allen & Debbie Humphrey
October 7, 2019
Dear Percy, Rebecca & Angie,
We were truly sorry to learn of John's passing. We know he has been an asset to this community ---- and will be missed dearly by all that knew him! It is our prayer that all the precious memories with John will comfort you all during this difficult time and in the future! May God bless you all!
With deepest sympathy,
Allen & Debbie
Linda Flowers Parham
October 4, 2019
Love and prayers to all the family during this difficult time.
Lowe's of Kinston #1722
September 29, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. John was a great man and asset to our Lowe's team. He will surely be missed.
Ann & Sonny Rains
September 28, 2019
John was such a fine man, always had a smile and a hug for me. He will be missed by so many friends and family, We loved you John. Our thoughts are with your Dad,Rebecca and your entire family.
September 28, 2019
Bob Moore, Kinston, NC
Glenn Sanderson
September 27, 2019
Farewell to a wonderful friend. Prayers for the family as they go through this time.
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