Obituary Lewis James Witherspoon also known as "Slick" was born August 5, 1952 in Sumter, SC to the late Ronnie and Susie Mae Watson Witherspoon, Sr.Lewis was a member of the Kingsbury Church of Christ in Sumter, SC. He was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and graduated from Sumter High School. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1971 and served this grateful nation.One of the fond memories of Lewis is that he loved to talk and make people laugh. He loved his family and the Church Bible Class. Lewis was married to the late Leola Hickman.In addition to his parents, Lewis was preceded in death by his wife, Leola Hickman and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and a nephew.Lewis passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at the William Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center Warriors Walk Center in Columbia, SC.Lewis leaves to cherish his memory, one daughter, Latoya Rashael (Joseph) Bowman; four grandchildren, Devon Mitchell, Larry King III, Alexis Bowman and Marlah Bowman; five brothers, Tracy Oliver, Ronnie (Deborah Ann) Witherspoon, Gerome Witherspoon, Johnny (Nicholette) Witherspoon and Kenneth (Betty) Witherspoon; three sisters, Deborah Jean Hardy, Dianne (Elijah) Burgess and Veronica (Kevin) Mack; four aunts, Martha Nails, Emma Witherspoon, Gladys Witherspoon and Bernice Robinson and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Public Visitation 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm Tuesday, June 25, 2019 Whites Mortuary LLC 517 N Guignard Drive Sumter, South Carolina, United States 29150 Worship Service 11:00 am Wednesday, June 26, 2019 Church of Christ 215 Kingsbury Drive Sumter, South Carolina, United States 29150 Interment Service Hillside Memorial Park ` 2445 Cains Mill Road Sumter, South Carolina, United States 29154 To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Lewis James Witherspoon, please visit our floral store.