Bobby Joe Winn, age 78, passed away unexpectedly on August 4, 2025. He was born on December 18, 1946, in Cleveland County, the son of the late Laddie Joe Winn and Minnie Lou Callahan Winn. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Agnes Philbeck Winn.
Mr. Winn proudly served in the United States Air Force and later enjoyed a long career in sales at Carter Chevrolet in Shelby before retiring. He had a deep love for the outdoors and especially enjoyed fishing, golfing, and supporting his grandchildren at the racetrack.
He is survived by his daughter, Myra Grigg; his granddaughters, Cheyenne Martin (Dalton) and Mackenzie Grigg (Zachary); and his great grandchildren, Ryder Butler, Kayson Martin, and Holdyn Martin. Also surviving is his brother, Dale Winn (Martha), all of Shelby, North Carolina.
A Celebration of Life service with full military honors will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Boiling Springs Baptist Church, with Rev. Keith Dixon officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the church sanctuary.
Memorials can be made in Bobby's honor to the Marine Corp League Foothills Detachment attention: John Beck 2314 Berwick Rd. Shelby, NC 28152
Online condolences may be shared at www.cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com.
Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the Winn family.
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