Mr. John Breckenridge Witherow, Jr of Minor Hill, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2015 at NHC Healthcare in Pulaski. He was born in Morgan City, Louisiana on November 21, 1931 and was 83 years old.
He was a loving husband and a veteran of the United States Army and Navy, a member of Fairview Church of Christ and an automotive mechanic.
Visitation will be on Sunday, October 25th from 2:00pm until 6:00pm at Bennett-May-Giles County Funeral Home.
Funeral will take place on Monday, October 26th at 11:00am in the Chapel of Bennett-May-Giles County Funeral Home with Bro. Corey Barnett and Bro. Mark Johnson officiating.
Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery with full military honors
Memorial Donations are suggested to Giles County Honor Guard, P O Box 321, Pulaski, Tn. 38478 or Giles County Veteran’s Alliance, P O Box 1071, Pulaski, Tn. or Fairview Church of Christ Building Fund, 1765 Industrial Loop Rd. Pulaski, Tn.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Breckenridge Witherow, Sr. and Minnie Barlow Witherow, sister, Marie Wilson, Brother, Robert Edward Witherow and a niece, Faye Teeples.
He is survived by his,
Wife of 58 years, Iris Dawn Mize Witherow of Minor Hill
Niece, Marsha Miller of Pulaski
Niece, Wanda Burchell and husband Stan of Lynnville
Niece, Sheryl Brown and husband Ronnie of Culleoka
Niece, Judy Russell and husband Phillip of Pulaski
Niece, Monica McGowan of Lawrenceburg
Nephew, Dirk Witherow of Hendersonville
Dawn & John’s special nephew, Richard Baker
Several great-nieces and great-nephews also survive.
Bennett-May-Giles County Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. John Breckenridge Witherow, Jr.
