John-Winbery-Obituary

John E. Winbery

Covington, Louisiana

May 27, 1930 – Feb 27, 2017 (Age 86)

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BORN
May 27, 1930
DIED
February 27, 2017
AGE
86
LOCATION
Covington, Louisiana

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1930 - 2017 John E. Winbery passed away at home on Monday, February 27, 2017 at the age of 86. Son of the late Edna McFatter Winbery and Herbert Percy Winbery. The beloved husband of Carolyn Osborne Winbery for 45 years. John was married to Dorothy Ann Forester Winbery for 23 years and together...

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John was always a person I looked up to a respected, and even though I haven't had the opportunity to stay in touch with him in recent years, I will still miss him in my heart! I give the deepest condolences to Carolyn and the rest of his family, and may the gentle hands of God keep his soul in peace forever!

John was an asset to EGSA and a true southern gentleman. I was fortunate to see him again during our association's 50th anniversary in 2015. It was a pleasure to reconnect with an EGSA past president who was so passionate about our organization. My sincerest condolences to Carolyn and family.

John was a true gentleman and one of my mentors in the industry. I always enjoyed his company and have missed him at the meetings. Our best to his family.

John was a asset to the growth of EGSA. Enjoyed working with John coming up in the chairs. Don Panetta

I met John in the early 1990's; I was a rookie salesman with ASCO and didn't know anything about switchgear. ASCO hired John as a Consultant to help the sales force with Switchgear. John came to Detroit and we formed a great relationship right away and sold millions of dollars of equipment together. John was professional, smart and determined. My favorite memory of John was his southern manners and always the consummate gentlemen. John taught me switchgear and more importantly he showed...

John was a great influence to me and I am glad I knew him, and to Carolyn, my condolences

Daniel Barrios

I had the distinct pleasure of interviewing John Winberry for EGSA's 50th anniversary. I learned what a great contributor and leader he was in the on-site power community, but most of all, what an inspiring and fun man he was! He was unforgettable! My sincere condolences to Carolyn and the rest of his family.

Expressing our sincere sympathy to the family in their loss of John. I have many fond memories of him dating back to early childhood.

I am so sorryfor your loss, May the God who "Binds up the broken hearts" and "Comforts all who mourns" sustain you during this difficult time.(Isaiah61:2)