Grady Winstead, Sr.
September 28, 1935 - May 25, 2016
Grady Howell Winstead, Sr., passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at his home in Graceville, FL following an extended illness. A Celebration of Life will be 2 p.m.(EDT), Saturday, June 11, 2016 at Piney Grove Baptist Church in Williamston, NC with Pastor Larry Stephens and Pastor Gary Jones officiating. Family will receive friends at the church 1 p.m. until time of service. Mr. Grady was born in Rocky Mount, NC on September 28, 1935 to the late Van Buren Winstead and Mary Dovie Joyner Winstead. A. U. S. Army Veteran, Mr. Grady retired following 42 years from Carolina Telephone known today as Century Link. Mr. Grady then went to work with Walmart in Williamston, NC and retired following 10 years. He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Williamston, NC. Predeceased by his parents, brothers James Winstead, Randolph Winstead, Rachel Winstead, J.D. Winstead, Calvin Winstead. Survived by his beloved wife of 62 years Shirley Winstead, Graceville; three children Terrie Wiggins (Allen), Williamston, NC, Grady Winstead (Ann), Beaufort, SC, Emily Taylor (Troy), Graceville, FL; two sisters Ethel Mae Joyner, Rocky Mount, NC, Edna Evans, Columbia, SC; six grandchildren John Ritchie Keel (Jesse), Joshua Van Keel (Tracy), Jessica Winstead, Zachary Winstead, Craig Capano, Ashlee DeWeese(Jonathan), six great grandchildren Clayton Shane Keel, Joshua Vance Keel, Casey Lee Clampet (Jamie), Jolea Keel, Riley Perciful, Savannah Perciful, Chase DeWeese; one great great grandson Bennett Reed.
Grady Howell Winstead, Sr., passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at his home in Graceville, FL following an extended illness. A Celebration of Life will be 2 p.m.(EDT), Saturday, June 11, 2016 at Piney Grove Baptist Church in Williamston, NC... View Obituary & Service Information