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John G. Witherspoon, Sr.
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| Born | August 26, 1939 Yadkin Valley, North Carolina, U.S.
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| Died | January 4, 1994 (aged 54) |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | John Gordon Witherspoon John G. Witherspoon Papa Spoon |
| Occupation | sailor |
| Known for | Only the second individual of African-American descent to command a Coast Guard Cutter |
John Gordon Witherspoon, Sr. (August 26, 1939 – January 4, 1994) was a distinguished sailor in the United States Coast Guard. Born in Yadkin Valley, North Carolina and raised in Lenoir, North Carolina,
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