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John Winfield Obituary
Mr. Winfield and Emma Gertrude Parker were joined in marriage on March 7, 1953, and out of their union three children were born, Robert "Bobby," David and Gloria. He dedicated his life at an early age and was baptized at the Pleasant Grove United Church of Christ which later became Mt. Moriah United Church of Christ where he served until his health failed. Mr. Winfield retired from Virginia Highway Department, having served 37 years of dedicated service.
John Robert was preceded in death by his son, David; two sisters Maude and Edith; four brothers, William Thomas, James, Jacob and Joseph.
He leaves to cherish his memories his devoted wife, Emma Winfield of Courtland; one son, Robert Winfield of Antioch, Calif.; one daughter, Gloria Winfield of Richmond; four grandchildren, Jonathan and Joshua of Antioch, Calif., Jasmine and Jerry of Richmond; one daughter-in-law, Jackie Winfield of Antioch, Calif.; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Ella Mae Myrick of Suffolk; Douglas Parker of Charleston S.C., McCoy Parker of Chesterfield; an a host of devoted nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A funeral service will be held at noon Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008, at Mt. Moriah United Church of Christ, 12499 Old Forty Road, Waverly; the Rev. Shelton Smith Sr., pastor officiating. Interment will be held at Mt. Moriah Cemetery.
Services have been entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, now serving from three locations; www.blandenterprisesinc.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Winfield
Elder Scott Delk
October 7, 2008
A lot of love and prayers are directed towards the Winfield family. My family and church are specifically in prayer for John Winfield's great son, Bobby Winfield.
Bernadette Wilson
October 6, 2008
My prayers are with you and your family. May god continue to bless you all.
Deacon Larry & Mary Smith
October 6, 2008
May God's Peace be with you and the Winfield family in your time of sorrow.
"Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."
John 14:27
Stephanie Williams
October 6, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Joycelyn Walker
October 6, 2008
Dea Bobby and Sis Jackie,
Be encouraged as the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine. And may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
DeLise Lane
October 6, 2008
Decon Bobby,
I am sorry for your lose, and I pray that God will comfort you as you grieve the passing of your father.
God Bless,
DeLise Lane
Gary Perrault
October 6, 2008
Winfield Family -
Judging by the life and family of my friend Bobby Winfield, John must have been a wonderful man. We are are so sorry for your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you.
God Bless you and your family.
Gary, Caroline and Faith Perrault
Bobby Winfield
October 6, 2008
Mom, Gloria and fellow family:
Dear LORD, I thank you for the very life and person of one, JOHN ROBERT WINFIELD. I thank you for the paths he walked; the trails he blazed; the provisions--food, shelter, clothing, security and vision--he provided; the hard core discipline that kept us in line and out of the pokey and that I now use myself in my family which I never thought I would be as strict (you are not going to get in that car; nothing like an educated fool; I don't want to hear a rat ...; no public drinking, you can have ONE at home plus others). Mom, Gloria, the LORD will not leave or forsake you. Lean on HIM in your time of need and know that I am here as well. In the words of Micah 6:8, DAD lived a wonderful like and did what God expected and wanted.
AMEN!
William Winfield, 111
October 3, 2008
Aunt Emma, Gloria (and Family), and Bobby (and family), I thank God for having you all as family. I'm especially grateful for having Uncle Bob in my life and part of my precious childhood memories. I'm sorry for not being able to attend his homegoing. You all are in my prayers.
William (Boo) and Melissa Winfield, 111
Sherry Young
September 28, 2008
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
cynthia hill
September 28, 2008
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
James( Bubble) & Laverne Winfield
September 28, 2008
To Aunt Emma & family, we just want to express our condolences to all of you doing your time of bereavement. We know this is a hard time for you now and your hearts are heavy. But we want you to know that we love you and our thoughts and prayers are with you.
William & Josephine Winfield,Jr.
September 27, 2008
our condolences goes out to Aunt Emma and family. I will miss seeing him on thursdays. his nephew william
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