Willie James Witherspoon, 62, was born September 27, 1958 to the late David Witherspoon and Corine Blyther Witherspoon in Sumter, South Carolina. He departed this life on Monday, February 1, 2021 at his residence.

He was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and graduated from Sumter High School in 1976. he was a devoted son, brother, and uncle.

He leaves to cherish his memory, two brothers: David Witherspoon, Jr. of Madison, Alabama and Sammie L. (Valencia) Witherspoon of San Antonio Texas; one sister, Brenda Witherspoon Bolden of Sumter, SC; three nieces, Beverly Witherspoon of Atlanta, GA, Christine Witherspoon Clayton of Atlanta, GA, Stephanie Witherspoon of San Antonio, TX, nephews, Samuel Witherspoon and David Witherspoon both of San Antonio, TX; two grand nieces; one grand nephew; four aunts, Geneva Allen, Elizabeth Hill, Elizanne Witherspoon, and Barbie Pugh; a special cousin, John Carter and a special cousin, Mazie Franklin; and a host of cousins, family, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents David and Corine Witherspoon, his sister, Thomasina Blyther Stanback; grandmothers, Mary Blyther and Mary Witherspoon; five uncles: Paul Blyther, Johnnie Blyther, Sam Witherspoon, Thomas Witherspoon, Leonard Witherspoon; two aunts: Catherine Thompson and Janie Blyther.

Graveside Services will be held at 1pm on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Hillside Memorial Park, 2561 Cains Mill Road, Sumter, SC 29154.

Job's Mortuary, Inc., 312 S. Main Street is in charge of arrangements.

Online memorials may be sent to the family at: jobsmortuary@sc.rr.com or visit us on the web at: www.jobsmortuary.net.