Kenneth Witherspoon was born April 5, 1962, in Sumter, South Carolina to the late Ronnie, Sr. and Susie Mae Watson Witherspoon. Kenneth was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and was a member of the graduating class of 1980 from Sumter High School. Kenneth accepted Christ as his Savior and attended church with his mother at Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church.  After returning to Sumter, he reunited with the church and has served faithfully. He worked as part of the Monitors Ministry and loved that ministry assignment. Kenneth married Betty Sweat Witherspoon. From their union, they have two children; a daughter, Tiffany, and a son, K. J. Kenneth worked many jobs throughout his lifetime.  In his early years, he worked in Norwalk, CT., and upon his return to Sumter, he worked for Sumter Builder Construction Company.  Later in life, he was employed by Fort Roofing Company, until his health declined.  Kenneth was a man that loved to have fun and joked all the time. However, his ultimate desire was to be a part of the church, to change his lifestyle and give God the glory. In addition to his parents, Kenneth was preceded in death by two brothers, Lewis Witherspoon and Tracey Oliver; and a granddaughter, Kahlia Woods. Kenneth peacefully departed this life on Sunday, August 24, 2025 in Sumter, South Carolina. Kenneth leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Betty Witherspoon; daughter, Tiffany Witherspoon; son, Kenneth (Jatika) Witherspoon; two grandchildren, Shania Anderson and Shaun Anderson, Jr.; great granddaughter, Kai' Lanni Greene; two stepsons, Antwan Sweat and Darien Sweat; three brothers, Ronnie (Deborah Ann) Witherspoon, Gerome Witherspoon and Johnny (Nicholette) Witherspoon; three sisters, Deborah Jean Hardy, Dianne (Elijah) Burgess and Veronica (Kelvon) Mack; four aunts, Emma Witherspoon, Martha Nails, Gladys Witherspoon and Bernice Robinson; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends; as well as two best friends, Anthony Johnson and Antonio McFadden, who were both there for him in his walk towards Jesus Christ.