John "J.P." Washburn Obituary (1931 - 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., 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; grandsons, Johnny Dean Washburn, Jr; (Jennifer) and Leslie McCrae Washburn (Susie); great-grandchildren, Brett Washburn, Brooke Woodcock (Brandon), Ashleigh Washburn, Salem Washburn, Malyn Washburn, Brystal Washburn and Taryn Martin and two great-great-grandsons who are soon to be born. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to Pine Hall Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 82, Pine Hall, NC 27042, Mt. Hermon United Methodist Church, 8011 NC Hwy 704, Madison, NC 27025 and/or the Dan River #129 Masonic Lodge, PO Box 41, Madison, NC 27025. Colonial Funeral Home in Madison is serving the family. Condolences may be offered at www.colonialfh.net.