1928
John
2005
John R. Witherspoon Jr
August 22, 1928 — January 24, 2005
John "Jack" Richard Witherspoon, Jr. age 76 of Geneseo, died Monday, January 24, 2005 at Parkview Terrace, East Moline.
Funeral services will be 11:00a.m. on Thursday, January 27, 2005 at Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd. 6601-38th Avenue, Moline. Visitation will be from 3:00-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial is at Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline.
Jack was born August 22, 1928 in Moline, IL. the son of John R. and Irene Sarah Smith Witherspoon, Sr. He married Patricia Powell on December 3, 1979 in Rock Island.
Jack retired from John Deere Administration on October 31, 1982 after 31 years of service. Jack was a veteran of the Air Force. He graduated from Augustana College. He enjoyed traveling and going to auctions, canal fishing and playing golf. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Rock Island. He was a very caring man.
SURVIVORS
Wife Patricia Witherspoon Geneseo, IL
Daughters Melanie (John)DeCap Colona, IL
Serena Witherspoon East Moline
Shannon (Patrick) Walsh Land O Lakes, FL
Son John Richard Witherspoon III Las Vegas, NV
Step sons Chris Robb & Brenda Baraks East Moline
Troy Larson (Stacey) Moline
Grandchildren Jennifer & Bonnie Jean Blakeney
Step grandhildren Brock & McKae Larson
Sisters Genevieve (Andrew) Perhach LaHabra,CA
Dr. Janice Neulieb Normal,IL
He was preceded in death by his parents and Jean Witherspoon.
Online condolences may be expressed to Jack's family by visiting his obituary at www.esterdahlmortuary.com.
Funeral services will be 11:00a.m. on Thursday, January 27, 2005 at Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd. 6601-38th Avenue, Moline. Visitation will be from 3:00-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial is at Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline.
Jack was born August 22, 1928 in Moline, IL. the son of John R. and Irene Sarah Smith Witherspoon, Sr. He married Patricia Powell on December 3, 1979 in Rock Island.
Jack retired from John Deere Administration on October 31, 1982 after 31 years of service. Jack was a veteran of the Air Force. He graduated from Augustana College. He enjoyed traveling and going to auctions, canal fishing and playing golf. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Rock Island. He was a very caring man.
SURVIVORS
Wife Patricia Witherspoon Geneseo, IL
Daughters Melanie (John)DeCap Colona, IL
Serena Witherspoon East Moline
Shannon (Patrick) Walsh Land O Lakes, FL
Son John Richard Witherspoon III Las Vegas, NV
Step sons Chris Robb & Brenda Baraks East Moline
Troy Larson (Stacey) Moline
Grandchildren Jennifer & Bonnie Jean Blakeney
Step grandhildren Brock & McKae Larson
Sisters Genevieve (Andrew) Perhach LaHabra,CA
Dr. Janice Neulieb Normal,IL
He was preceded in death by his parents and Jean Witherspoon.
Online condolences may be expressed to Jack's family by visiting his obituary at www.esterdahlmortuary.com.
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