Jack Boyd Witherspoon Sr.

Jack Boyd Witherspoon Sr. of North Myrtle Beach, 74, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at McLeod Seacoast Hospital in Little River. He was born on June 6, 1945, in Sumter, to the late David Boyd Witherspoon Sr. and the late Mary Green Witherspoon. After graduating from Camden Military Academy, Jack served his country with honor and courage in the United States Army 15th Battalion, 1st Brigade, Company B. Jack graduated from mortuary school in Kentucky and was the original owner of Heavenly Paws Pet Crematory in Little River and Sailor Jack’s Ice Cream Parlor and Grill in North Myrtle Beach.

He was an avid Clemson fan, past president of the Lions Club, a member of the Shrine Club and Trinity United Methodist Church in North Myrtle Beach.

Survivors include his wife of 24 years, Linda Doyle Witherspoon of the home; his two sons, Jack Boyd Witherspoon Jr. and wife Jenna of Florence and Jonathon Boyd Witherspoon of North Myrtle Beach; his sister, Elizabeth Witherspoon Boulineau and husband Frank of North Myrtle Beach; and his two grandchildren, Hadlee Glenn Witherspoon and Georgia Addyson Calcutt.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, David Boyd Witherspoon Jr.

Memorial services were held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at the First Baptist Church of North Myrtle Beach with Pastor Charles Clifton Mixon officiating.

Memorials may be made to the Pee Dee Shrine Club, 3053 Crescent Circle, Florence, S.C. 29506.

Sign Jack’s online guest book at hardwickfuneralhome.com.

Hardwick Funeral Home of Loris served the family.