Committal
Chris Witherspoon, 53, of Morganton, NC passed away surrounded by his family and friends on Thursday, June 22, 2023. He was born on February 15, 1970 in Burke County where he was raised by his loving parents, Odell and Mary Ellen Witherspoon. He was a member of First United Methodist Church all of his life. Chris had a contagious smile and a personality everyone loved. He was a loyal friend to all and never complained throughout his journey of declining health. Chris was named Surveyor of the Year multiple times. He recently was named Distinguished Person of the Year in 2022 by the Morganton Rotary Club. Chris loved his family dearly and was the best son, husband, dad, brother and father figure to many. He was the Director of the FUMC Wood Ministry and a member of the Morganton Men’s Club. He was also involved in several other community ministries.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, of almost 26 years, Tanya Witherspoon; children, Carson Witherspoon and Allie Witherspoon; sisters, Leslie Carpenter (Jeremy) and Jamie Sisk (Clay); nieces and nephews, Tucker and Courtney Sisk, Tanner and Abigail Carpenter, and Gavin Johnson; a bonus daughter, Morgan McGhee; many special friends; and his canine companion, Trooper.
He was preceded in death by his biological father, Johnny Black and three sets of grandparents.
The family will receive friends from 12:30pm – 2:00pm on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 in the fellowship hall of First United Methodist Church of Morganton. A memorial service will follow at 2:00pm in the church with Rev. Dana McKim officiating. The service will be live-streamed beginning at 2 pm, on the Facebook page of First United Methodist Church Morganton (https://www.facebook.com/fumcmorganton) or YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@firstumcmorganton9267/streams).
Memorial contributions may be made to the FUMC Wood Ministry or Amorem Hospice of Burke County.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Tribute Wall
Leave a tribute for Chris Witherspoon.
I send my condolences to the Whitherspoon Family cause I know what it is like to lose a husband and brother cause I lost 2 brothers and a half sister so I know what it is like to lose a sibling
Very sorry for the families loss. Chris was a true friend to my Uncle Dwight.
Words cannot express the sadness so many of us feel with the passing of Chris. He was such a great guy and would do anything for anyone. His loyalty to his family and church were so admirable. He did so much good with the youth at FUMC while my kids were growing up and was always a joy to be around. You will be missed by so many!
Chris my friend I will miss you greatly. Prayers to your family.
First met Chris through the NCSS golf tournament he used to run in Morganton and ran into him at other society events over the years. He was just a great guy, outgoing and always upbeat and fun to be around. Godspeed Chris, were gonna miss you. My condolences to the family.
Prayers, comfort, and peace to the family of great person, Chris.
I always enjoyed visiting with Chris in his new office. Always a joy to work with. A very special person who will be missed by many. Now he can rest with no pain. Prayers for all the Witherspoon Family.
I did not know Chris well enough to call him Spoon. I did know him well enough to see a man committed to his profession and from reading these condolences his family and friends. My condolences to his family and friends. I wish I had known him better.
To the family of Chris...I am so very sorry for your loss! I was shocked to see this and flooded with memories of Chris as a kid walking down to the FLIP IN ....I know what a devastating loss this is for you! You are in my prayers!!!!!