Mr.  Willie Witherspoon, Jr, age 70 of Hope, Arkansas passed away, Tuesday, January 17, 2017, in Christus St. Michael's Hospital in Texarkana, TX.  He was born in Peoria, Illinois on May 15, 1946 to Willie, Sr and Earline Walker Witherspoon. He was brought up in the Rising Star Baptist Church in Hope, Arkansas.  He worked for Cal-Maine Foods until it closed, then became a truck driver until he retired. Mr. Witherspoon was a very smart and kind hearted person and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

The Witherspoon Family ask that all food be taken to the Western Sizzlin Banquet Room across from Wal-Mart or to Dos Locus Restaurant and someone will be there at 12:00 noon to receive the food.

The family wishes to thank everyone for their acts of kindness and for all you have done for them during this time of grief.

A Memorial service for Mr. Witherspoon will be 11:00am on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at BRAZZEL/Oakcrest Funeral Home in Hope, Eddie BRAZZEL, Director, Funeral Directors of Distinction.  Online guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com