Witherspoon, Edwin. March 30, 2017. Age 88 of Detroit.

Beloved husband of the late Margaret. Dear father of Cheryl Wood (Lester), Diane, Debra Canterbury (Raymond) and Edwin III (Colleen). Also survived by eight grandchildren, Christina, Jason, RaeAnn, John, Mary, Brittany, Rachel and Edwin IV.  Brother of Phil, Nancy Mackensen, David, Linda Witherspoon and the late Roy and Doug. Brother in law of George Sheardown and the late Robert Sheardown.

Funeral service Monday 1pm at the Taylor chapel of Howe-Peterson funeral home. 9800 Telegraph Rd. Visitation Sunday 1-8pm. Burial at Glen Eden Cemetery.