11/29/2008 re Ben's Service
Subject: Ben's Service
Date: Sat, 29 Nov 2008 17:54:07 -0500
From: Eleanor Chesson
Dear Ownbey Class,
The service for Ben Witherington will be in the sanctuary of MPUMC on Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 2:00 PM. Lou Bledsoe and Don Redding will be pall bearers, and the rest ot the class will be honorary pall bearers. We will all sit together.
The class is helping with food on Sunday and will host the reception with punch and cookies on Tuesday after the funeral in Jubilee Hall.
Ben and Joyce joined this church and the Ownbey Class in 1971 and have been loyal members ever since. Remember Joyce and the Witherington family in your thoughts and prayers.
See you tomorrow in Sunday School.
Prayfully,
Eleanor
Obituary
11/29/08 Ben Witherington Obituary
Witherington Jr., Ben
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Ben Witherington, Jr. Mr. Witherington of Charlotte died peacefully on Saturday November 29th, 2008 at Carolinas Medical Center-Mercy. He was the son of the late Ben Witherington, Sr. and Mildred Patrick Witherington and was born on May 31, 1916 in Goldsboro, N.C. He was preceded in death by his sister, Mildred Witherington Grotland. Ben's father's death and military service in WWII interrupted his college career at UNC-CH. Having joined the Army Air Corps, he completed advanced training at the Army Finance School at Wake Forest College. After serving several Army finance offices, he was transferred into the infantry and sent to Germany where he was assigned to the 94th Division of Patton's Third Army. He received a Combat Infantry Badge and two battle stars. Between 1947-86 he worked as a credit manager and an accountant in various firms including Tomlinson's Furniture Company and Factors Inc. in High Point N.C. and then NCNB (now Bank of America) in Charlotte. A loyal life long member of the Methodist Church, he served in many ways at St. Paul's UMC Goldsboro, West Market Street UMC Greensboro, Wesley Memorial UMC in High Point, and Myers Park UMC in Charlotte. He was on the Administrative Board, President of Owenby Sunday School Class, and was a UMYF sponsor. An Eagle Scout, he inspired both his son and his grandson to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout as well. After WWII Ben returned to UNC-Chapel Hill where he earned a B.S. degree in Commerce with an accounting major. An ardent Carolina sports fan and an athlete, he ran track and was a cheerleader at Carolina. He also enjoyed playing tennis and golf, and was an avid watcher of Carolina football and basketball. Ben is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Joyce, his daughter Laura of Jacksonville Fla., his son Ben, III and his wife Ann of Lexington, Kentucky and their children Christy Ann of Morrisville N.C. and David Benjamin of Silver Spring, Md. He is also survived by his brother M. Patrick Witherington and his wife Patty and many nephews and nieces. The funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 2, at Myers Park United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends following the service in Jubilee Hall. Interment will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 4, in Oakdale Cemetery in Wilmington, NC. Pallbearers will be Don Redding, Lou Bledsoe, Patrick Witherington, J. A. West, David Witherington, and Rick Witherington. Honorary pallbearers will be the members of the Owenby Class. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Myers Park United Methodist Church Jubilee Plus Fund, 1501 Queens Road West, Charlotte, NC 28207, Grace United Methodist Church, 401 Grace Street, Wilmington, N.C. 28402, or the Tuscarora Council, Boy Scouts of America, 316 East Walnut Street, Goldsboro N.C. 27530. 'Blessed are those who die in the Lord'. Arrangements are in the care of Hankins & Whittington Funeral Service, 1111 East Blvd. Online at www.hankinsandwhittington.com.
Published in the Charlotte Observer from 11/30/2008 - 12/1/2008
11/19/2008 1:22 PM
Dear Ownbey Class,
Birthdays this week are as follows:
Lois Wilson 11/16
Lou Bledsoe 11/17
Linda Myers 11/19
Ted Bryan 11/21
Jim Hatfield 11/21
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
The teacher on Sunday will be Don Hammer filling in for Carol Douglas. The subject is ethics.
Durward Owen wants the class to know that the book Sole Survivor, recommended by all the teachers who used it, is on the shelve at the back of the class room and can be checked out. It is reportedly well worth your time.
The Thompson's breakfast is on Sunday, Dec. 7 at 8:30 AM at their home,1622 Brandon Rd.
The Christmas Party is on Friday, Dec. 12 at 4:00 until 6:00 at the Maxwell's, 1141 Linganore Place. Be sure to make plans to attend both for a fun time. The Christmas Party is always a covered-dish meal. The Thompsons provide both the food and the Sunday school lesson.
See you in Sunday School on Sunday. Bring a friend.
Eleanor
11/12/2008 2:20 PM
Dear Ownbey Class,
Birthdays this week are as follows:
Bill Pearce 11/9
Joyce Gossett 11/14
Twala Krueger 11/15
The teacher Sunday is Durward Owen, completing The Soul Survivor, by Philip Yancey
Be sure to have on your calendar the following:
The Thompson Breakfast 12/7 8:30 AM
The Christmas Party at the Maxwells 12/12 from 6:00 until 8:00
Reatha has kept us up to date on health and happiness.
See you in Sunday School. Bring a friend.
Eleanor
11/5/2008 12:06 PM
Dear Ownbey Class,
We have one birthday this week:
Virginia Gourley 11/3
Happy Birthday, Virginia!
The teacher for Sunday is Willard Gourley, using Soul Survivor by Yancey as the resource.
Remember The Community Band performance on Saturday night, Nov 8, at Dana Auditorium at Queens College at 8:00. Those, who have signed up or who wish to join the group to eat, meet at Charlotte Cafe at 6:00.
Remember in your prayers all who are sick, particularly those who are taking chemotherapy.
See you in Sunday School. Bring a friend.
Eleanor
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