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FRANKLIN WINFIELD Obituary

FRANKLIN B. WINFIELD, 89, was called home Tuesday, June 23, 2015 in Memphis, TN. Mr. Winfield was born in Kentucky to the late John and Janie Winfield and retired from MLG&W as well as Methodist Healthcare. While serving in WWII with the US Army, he earned a Purple Heart and a Presidential Citation. He was also a member of Easthill Baptist Church and an Ordained Baptist Minister by Union Ave. Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years, Eva M. Winfield, four brothers and one sister. Mr. Winfield is survived by two sons, Mark Winfield and Kenneth Winfield; one daughter, Debbie Gamble-Bazalgette; eight grandchildren, Joshua, Christina, Erin, Thomas, Jacob, Ethan, Dallas, Sarah; and six great-grandchildren, Calyn, Noah, Elijah, David, Franklin, and Eva. Family will receive guests Friday, June 26 at Family Funeral Care, 4925 Summer Ave., from 1 p.m. till the celebration of his life begins at 2 p.m. Burial will follow in Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens on Germantown Pkwy. Online condolences can be made at familyfuneralmemphis.com

Published by The Commercial Appeal on Jun. 25, 2015.
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Bro Frank was a wonderful Christian man who loved the Lord, believed the Bible, and was concerned for the souls of lost men and women. I considered it a tremendous blessing to have known him. May God comfort his family during this time.

David Martin

June 26, 2015

Truly a man of God ! At the top of my list of most influential Christians ! Frank will always be remembered by me.

Roger Johnson

June 25, 2015

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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June 25, 2015

Our condolences to the family during a difficult time.

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June 24, 2015

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