February 7, 1931 – February 7, 2021
PINE HALL – John Pershing “J.P.” Washburn passed away peacefully on his 90th birthday, Sunday, February 7, 2021.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Knollhurst Memorial Gardens with Masonic Rites. Mr. Washburn will lie in state from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 and from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Colonial Funeral Home for those wishing to sign a register and pay their respects. Social distancing guidelines will be observed and face coverings are requested.
Mr. Washburn was born on February 7, 1931 in Rockingham County to the late Less Walker Washburn and Lillie Bell Morton Washburn. J.P. retired from MacField Industries and also farmed tobacco. He had a passion for fly fishing and spent a lot of time in the river and streams of Kibler Valley in Patrick County, Virginia. He also enjoyed traveling and vacationing with his family. J.P. was a member of the Dan River #129 Masonic Lodge in Madison and also a member of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry in Greensboro.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of nearly sixty-six years, Betty Burton Washburn; three brothers and three sisters.
Survivors include his sons, Johnny D. Washburn, Sr. (Vicki) of Pine Hall and Ronald R. Washburn (Yvonne) of Summerfield; daughter, Ginny W. Bryant (Steven) of Stoneville; two grandsons; six great-granddaughters; one great-grandson and two great-great-grandsons who are soon to be born.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to Pine Hall Presbyterian Church, 1527 Pine Hall Rd., Pine Hall, NC 27042, Mt. Hermon United Methodist Church, 8011 NC 704, Madison, NC 27025 and/or the Dan River #129 Masonic Lodge.
Colonial Funeral Home in Madison is serving the family.
Condolences may be offered at www.colonialfh.net.
Colonial Funeral Home & Chapel, Inc.
127 Ellisboro Road, Madison, NC 27025
Published by Greensboro News & Record on Feb. 9, 2021.
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