Obituary

David Clinton Witherspoon
(December 9, 1927 - May 15, 2015)

Reverend Doctor David Clinton Witherspoon, Sr.
On the 15th of May, 2015 at 6:35 A.M., the Reverend Dr. David Clinton Witherspoon Sr. departed this earth to go rest with the Lord and his fathers.  Born December 9th, 1927 in Winston-Salem, N.C. to the late Rev. Jesse and Roselie Murray Witherspoon, David and his family later moved to Washington D.C. In his early life, David began to play the piano and became very good at mastering the instrument. He later went on to perform on the Chittterling Circuit and it was there that he performed with many of the greats, such as the late B.B. King, Etta James, Howling Wolf, Muddy Waters and a host of other great musicians.He graduated from Cardoza High School in 1940, Washington, D.C., also a graduate of Tri-State Bible College, South Point, OH. He joined the U.S. Military and served his country before going back to his love of music. While following his love of music, he journeyed to Huntington W.V. and it was there, 61 years ago, that he met the greatest love of his life, Anna Lois Oakley, and after two weeks the Lord placed his blessings on both and they became husband and wife.  David continued his life as a musician and later became known as Billy Witherspoon and formed a local/regional band known as the Billy Witherspoon Combo. Being raised in a Church family, he soon became involved in Calvary Baptist Church as what he called the minister of music. It was there that he started the youth choir known as the Gospel Echoes. This choir soon expanded to become a 75 member choir which later produced a gospel album. In 1985, David was called into the Ministry and on Dec. 9th, 1985 delivered his trial sermon and later became ordained by Rev. Douglas Carter. Rev. Witherspoon was well loved and known by many and his story is a long story and his journey has been a long and glorious one. This is in no means the end but just another chapter.  Rev. David C. Witherspoon Sr. is survived by his wife of 61 years, Anna Lois Oakley Witherspoon; his children, Diane Reddix and David C. Witherspoon Jr. of Washington, D.C., E. Marzetta Flourney of Huntington, Brenda Witherspoon Taylor of Richmond, Virginia, Armilenta Witherspoon Radford (Willard) and David Clinton (Little Spoon) Omodare, both of Georgia; two loving sisters, Margaret Witherspoon Kidd and Katherine Witherspoon Oden; a loving sister-in-law, Betty Loraine Oakley Hughes Carter and three brothers, Jesse Witherspoon, Thomas Witherspoon and Curtis Witherspoon.  Rev. David Witherspoon is preceded in death by his son, Thomas Lewis (Spoon); daughter, Clintina Kelly; brothers, J.J. Witherspoon, Benjamin Witherspoon, Leon Witherspoon and James (Snook) Witherspoon, and his sister, Dorothy Witherspoon Terry. Rev. Witherspoon is also survived by 25 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and 20 plus great-great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.  Visitation will be held on Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the 16th Street Baptist Church in Huntington. Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 P.M. on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at the 16th Street Baptist Church with Rev. Roy Terry and Rev. Dr. Douglas Carter, officiating. Mausoleum Entombment with Military Honors will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens in Barboursville.  The Family would like to thank everyone for their love and prayers. We wish many blessings and peace to all. 
“Through many dangers, toils and snares. I have already come;
'Tis Grace that brought me safe thus far, and Grace will lead me home.”

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