James Witherspoon

James Witherspoon, 73, of Gordonville, passed away at his home on Friday, March 31, 2023. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Charles Bell and Lillian Witherspoon. Their foster mother raised James and his brother Charles Witherspoon, the late Martha Hicks Brown of West Grove. He was the beloved husband of Ruby J. Witherspoon, with whom he shared 23 years of marriage.

James graduated from Avon Grove High School and later obtained an associate's degree in Business from Goldey-Beacom College. He proudly served our nation in the United States Army during Vietnam. He later worked as a Water Treatment expert.

He was an avid pool player, traveling across the country to compete in various tournaments. He was a member of the American Legion and VFW.

He is survived in addition to his wife by three children: Eric Jackson of Newark, DE, Rev. Dr. James L. Mills of Lansdale, and Terrance Witherspoon of Lancaster. Additionally, he is survived by five grandchildren and three siblings: Charles Witherspoon of Sadsburyville, Geraldine Barton of South Carolina, and Barbara.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, from the Parkesburg United Methodist Church, 411 Main St., Parkesburg, PA 19365. Friends and family are invited to attend a visitation period taking place from 9 AM until the start of the service. Interment will directly follow at Zeltenreich UCC cemetery in New Holland, Pennsylvania.

For those unable to attend in person, a live stream of James's service will be provided. To watch livestream of the service please click HERE.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com