John C. Detwiler

John Christopher Detwiler, 83, died oneebruary 25, 2020?? in Durham, NC.?? He is survived by his wife, Lessie?? Lide Detwiler,?? daughters Laura Detwiler Stratton (Joe) and Jenneer Detwiler, five?? grandchildren?? and three great-grandchildren , his sister Juliana Sutton (Jack) of??Glen Allen, VA, brother-in-law William M. Lide Jr ??(Barry) of Irmo, SC and many beloved nieces and nephews.?? John and Lessie were married for 62 years. John grew up??In Columbia, SC and graduated from Dreher High School and Wofford?? College.?? John also received a Bachelor of Divinity degree from Union Theological Seminary ineew York City and a Master of Theology Degree from?? Duke Uneersity Divinity?? School in Durham, NC.?? John worked as a Chaplain and Marriage & Family Counselor at Duke Medical Center.?? He was a lifelong member of Shandon Uneed Methodist Church in Columbia, SC. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday March 14, 2020 ??in the Upper School Meeting Hall at Carolina Friends School, 4809 Friends School Road, Durham, NC 27705.?? Memorial Contributions may be made to Carolina Friends School or Duke HomeCare & Hospice (Hospice Program), Office of Development, 4321 Medical Park Drive, Suite 101, Durham, NC 27704.