Alvin Windell-Westmoreland-Obituary

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Alvin Windell Westmoreland

Culleoka, Tennessee

Nov 7, 1938 – Jun 19, 2018 (Age 79)

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BORN
November 7, 1938
DIED
June 19, 2018
AGE
79
LOCATION
Culleoka, Tennessee

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Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home - Columbia Obituary

View Funeral Webcast Alvin Windell Westmoreland, 79, resident of Culleoka, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at Centennial Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 10:30 A.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Pastor Bob Rush and Sheriff Bucky Rowland officiating. Burial will follow at Friendship Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 4:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. The family suggests memorials be made to Mooresville Baptist Church or Mooresville Baptist Church Building Fund, 1030 Bryant Cemetery Road, Lewisburg, TN 37091. Condolences may be extended online at www.oakesandnichols.com. Born November 7, 1938 in the Yell Community of Marshall County, he was the son of the late Cliff Westmoreland and the late Nellie Pilkinton Westmoreland. He attended Culleoka High School. Mr. Westmoreland retired from the Maury County Highway Department as a heavy equipment operator. After retirement, he enjoyed life on a bulldozer and working for Contracting Services. He enjoyed gospel music, woodworking, and riding his trike with his wife and friends. Mr. Westmoreland was a member of Mooresville Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon, sang in the choir, and had a big heart for helping others locally and overseas on various mission trips. Survivors include his wife, whom he married February 10, 2007, Lona Rochester Beard Westmoreland of Culleoka; children, Windie (J.J.) Hawkins; Darla Allred; Karen (Wayne) Haynes all of Culleoka; grandchildren, Tabitha Aulidge; Dane Allred; Samantha (Allen) Clark; Cliff (Karie) Hawkins all of Culleoka; Chasity (Paul) Blalock; and Caleb (Emily) Haynes both of Nashville; great grandchildren, Sydney; Austin; Julie: Suzie; Justice; Daisy; Katie; Raleigh; Story; and Daily; brother, Jack (Mona) Westmoreland of Culleoka; sisters-in-law, Virginia Westmoreland of Columbia; Judy Westmoreland of Culleoka; special friends, Shirley Green; and Kelly Wilkins; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Shirley Harroun Westmoreland; daughter, Susan Westmoreland; brothers, Ray "Sarge" Westmoreland; and Paul Westmoreland. Active pallbearers will be Deacons of Mooresville Baptist Church. Honorary pallbearers include Mooresville Baptist Church Family and past and present employees of Maury County Highway Department.

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I just found out the sad news. Windell was a wonderful person. I was fortunate enough to be his and Lona's neighbor. He was always there to help for whatever someone needed help for, and he always managed to get a smile out of everyone who interacted with him, certainly did for Lona and me. I know he was very religious, and while he and Lona knew I was not, both always treated me with such kindness. I know that if there is a God, he wanted Windell with him to help him with something or...

I sure am sorry. He was a good one!

Lona,
So sorry for your lost He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Windell was one of my closest friends. We were of the same faith and political ideology. He was a good example of those who make up the fabric of America, hard working and dependable, the best heavy equipment operator I have ever had the privilege of working with. I will sorely miss my buddy.

My Dear Lona and Family, I am so sorry for your grief, I loved Windell very much, I know he's in a wonderful place safe in the arms of Jesus and we'll see him again. My prayers are with you always, and my deepest, deepest sympathies.

Dear Lonamae and family,
Billy and I are sorry to hear about your husband. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Dear Lonamae and family,
Billy and I are sorry to hear about your husband. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Lona, I'm am so sorry about Windell. He was one of my favorite people. You were an answered prayer for him and everyone who knew and loved him, and he loved you dearly. I'm going to miss cutting up with him and that no matter where I saw you two I always left with a smile. He was a fine man and an even better friend. Im sure Susan and Shirley met him at the gate and has taken him to see Sarge and Paul Sr. And they're conversation was probably heard for miles. I'll see you when I get back if...

To the family and friends of dear Windell, I send my sincerest condolences for the loss of a wonderful man. I've never heard an ill word spoken about him. His memory will forever live on as a dedicated, hardworking, Christian man. God bless you all. My prayers are forever with you.