Jimmy A. Winstead's Obituary
A Hero's Welcome
-By Robert Longley
Time to come home dear brother
Your tour of duty through
You've given as much as anyone
Could be expected to do
Just a few steps further
The smoke will start to clear
Others here will guide you
You have no need of fear
You have not failed your brothers
You clearly gave it all
And through your selfless actions
Others will hear the call
So take your place of honor
Atoning those who have gone before
And know you will be remembered
For now and ever more
Jimmy A. Winstead, 74 of Spring Hope, North Carolina, passed away Friday October 19, 2018. Jimmy was born November 13, 1943 to the late Raymond and Minnie G. Winstead. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers, Cedric 'Pete' Winstead, Richard Winstead, Cecil Winstead, Hugh Winstead and Don Winstead.
Jimmy served nine years in the Army and worked thirty-four years in law-enforcement as a police officer in Nashville, Spring Hope, Enfield and Chief of Police in Sharpsburg. After retirement, he decided to write books. Jimmy authored and published six novels and books.
He is survived by his wife, Tammy; his children, Teresa Winstead of Paducah, Kentucky, Wendy (Don) Perry of Bailey, North Carolina and Scott (Grisell) Winstead of Cibolo, Texas; brothers, Floyd (Joyce) Winstead of Spring Hope, North Carolina, Terry Winstead of Lynnwood, Washington; sisters, Barbara (Floyd) Ball of Deschene, Utah, Frances (Wayne) Morris of Farmington, Utah; four grandchildren; Father and Mother In Law, Harvey and Jean Chalk of Wendell, North Carolina.
A Memorial Service will be held Friday, October 26, 2018 at Pine Ridge Baptist Church with Dr. Richard Walker officiating.
Visitation with the family will begin at 1:00 p.m. in the sanctuary.
The Memorial Service will begin at 2:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Pine Ridge Baptist Church, 847 Pine Ridge Road, Zebulon, North Carolina 27597 and designated for a new piano fund.
Services of Love & Compassionate Care entrusted to Serenity Memorial Funeral Home & Cremations, LLC.
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