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Adolph Witherspoon Obituary

Witherspoon, Adolph 69, passed away November 11, 2005. Adolph was born August 10, 1936 to Fannie Witherspoon and Clem Stitt, who predeceased him. Adolph, the owner of Rib Palace for 28 years was a successful business owner, an avid traveler, boater amd a pillar of his community. Adolph retired and relocated to Litchfield Park, Arizona in 1996. He was the best husband, father and friend anyone could wish for. He is survived by his wife, Edith; sons, Adolph Jr. and John W. Griffith (Carrie); daughters, Charise Witherspoon, Yhendamie Hayes, Hillaree Presley (Morrell); granddaughters, Rikki, Anita, Anitra, Tatiana, Tiffany, Latasha and Nina; grandsons, Jaxon and Marcus; sister, Audrey Santos; brother, Emanuel Witherspoon; nieces, Anita, Diana (Tracy), Michelle and Mary; nephews, Ray, Emanuel Jr. and Emil, also a host of great-nieces, nephews, extended family and friends too numerous to mention. We will all love you forever. You will never be forgotten. A JOB WELL DONE!!! Arrangements made by Thompson's Valley West Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Rd., Goodyear, AZ 85338. Please light a candle for Adolph at Memory-of.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Nov. 17 to Nov. 20, 2005.

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Benita Green Howard

November 20, 2005

I was saddened to hear of the death

of Adolph. Childhood friend of Audrey and her brothers. My family

and extended family, the Bowdens, also extends their smypathy.

Benita Green Howard

November 20, 2005

i was saddened to learn of the death of Adolph.childhood friend of

Audrey and her brothers. Our family

and extended family, the Bowdens, also extend our sympathy.

Hillaree Witherspoon-Presley

November 17, 2005

I love you Daddy. You are the greatest man I've ever known.

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