Thomas Winstead Sr. Was born September 10, 1945 in Evansville, Indiana to the late George and Mattie Fykes-Winstead. He was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday May 28, 2017, at the age of 72.
He accepted Christ an early age and was a member of Saint James Missionary Baptist Church, he later joined the Mount Olive Galilee Missionary Baptist church where He was a devoted Deacon, Trustee and faithful member serving where-ever he was needed. He also was a supporting board member of Congregations Acting for Justice and Empowerment (CAJE).
Thomas had attended Central High School and went on to attain his Associates Degree from Lockyear Business College. Thomas joined the Army National Guard, later activated to Company D 151 Airborne Rangers, where he was deployed to the Vietnam War.
Thomas was united in holy matrimony to Elizabeth Butler in 1966 for 50 plus wonderful years.
He was employed at Alcoa, from where he retired after 30 years.
Thomas was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend.
He was an excellent provider. He loved sports and his passion was cooking.
Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, grandsons Edward and Edwin, siblings, Anna Belle Winstead , Elvis Winstead, James (Wa Wa) Winstead, Cherry Winstead Owsley, Maxine Winstead -Tolliver and Steve Winstead
He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 50 plus years, Elizabeth (Butler), two children Thomas (Andria)Winstead, Jr. and Teresa Winstead–Armstead,
two sisters, Mae Carolyn (Earl) Hicks and Charlene (Charles) Mosley, one brother, Lawrence (Laresa)Winstead, several brother and sister-in-laws incl, Granddaughters, Paris, Cristina, Peyton and Alyssa, great grandsons Cedric, Tyrin and Tyliek, a host of nieces, nephews and cousins, and a special friend, Elijah Thomas (Shorty).
Funeral Service will be held on Saturday12:00pm at Saint James Missionary Baptist church 1808 North 4th Avenue with visitation beginning from 10am until 12:00 pm service time.
Interment at Sunset Memorial Park.
Osborne Funeral Home entrusted with final care.
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He accepted Christ an early age and was a member of Saint James Missionary Baptist Church, he later joined the Mount Olive Galilee Missionary Baptist church where He was a devoted Deacon, Trustee and faithful member serving where-ever he was needed. He also was a supporting board member of Congregations Acting for Justice and Empowerment (CAJE).
Thomas had attended Central High School and went on to attain his Associates Degree from Lockyear Business College. Thomas joined the Army National Guard, later activated to Company D 151 Airborne Rangers, where he was deployed to the Vietnam War.
Thomas was united in holy matrimony to Elizabeth Butler in 1966 for 50 plus wonderful years.
He was employed at Alcoa, from where he retired after 30 years.
Thomas was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend.
He was an excellent provider. He loved sports and his passion was cooking.
Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, grandsons Edward and Edwin, siblings, Anna Belle Winstead , Elvis Winstead, James (Wa Wa) Winstead, Cherry Winstead Owsley, Maxine Winstead -Tolliver and Steve Winstead
He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 50 plus years, Elizabeth (Butler), two children Thomas (Andria)Winstead, Jr. and Teresa Winstead–Armstead,
two sisters, Mae Carolyn (Earl) Hicks and Charlene (Charles) Mosley, one brother, Lawrence (Laresa)Winstead, several brother and sister-in-laws incl, Granddaughters, Paris, Cristina, Peyton and Alyssa, great grandsons Cedric, Tyrin and Tyliek, a host of nieces, nephews and cousins, and a special friend, Elijah Thomas (Shorty).
Funeral Service will be held on Saturday12:00pm at Saint James Missionary Baptist church 1808 North 4th Avenue with visitation beginning from 10am until 12:00 pm service time.
Interment at Sunset Memorial Park.
Osborne Funeral Home entrusted with final care.
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