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Paul Winslow Obituary
Elizabeth City resident
Paul Lawrence Winslow Jr., 74, of 1319 Weeksville Rd., Elizabeth City, passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2012 at Winslow Memorial Nursing Home. Funeral services for Mr. Winslow will be held Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at noon at Union Chapel Baptist Church with Rev. Frederick Godfrey officiating and delivering the eulogy. Burial will follow in Westlawn Memorial Park. Viewing will take place at the funeral home on Monday from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. The family will receive friends at the residence of the deceased. Mr. Winslow leaves to cherish his memories, his loving wife, Sarah C. Winslow; two sons, Paul L. Winslow III (Scottie) of Melbourne, Fla. and Troy J. Winslow (Sabrina) of Charleston, S.C.; one sister, Penny W. Felton of Mt. Vernon, N.Y.; one brother, James Lee Winslow (Johnnie) of Alexandria, Va.; and three grandchildren. Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Paul L. Winslow Sr. and Lessie Winslow; and two brothers, Charles and William Earl Winslow. Walson Funeral Home, 723 Parsonage St., is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Paul Winslow
Andrew Lowell
October 28, 2025
Coach Winslow was my PE coach 83 84. I didn´t truly appreciate what a great man and role model he was at the time. I moved away from EC many years ago and life gets pretty busy. I was answering a FB post asking to name athletes from NC that are no longer playing. He popped into my head immediately. I obviously didn´t know he had passed. He was tough and a bit intimidating but he had a heart of gold. I remember him making us crab walk around the green paint in the gym. I know it´s been a while since he passed but I just wanted to pay my respects to a great man and coach. Rest In Peace Sir.
Frank Yoder, class of 78
October 10, 2023
It's been many years since your passing, coach and I still think of you often. You were an inspiration for me and many others as we grew up in Elizabetheh City and attended Northeastern High School. Thank you so much for caring about us, and teaching us integrity, honesty, and hard work ethics. You were a role model and a good man. We love you forever.
Robert Poole
June 12, 2012
Please allow me to take a moment to express my deepest sympathy to all the Winslow family. Coach Winslow was a great person, athlete, mentor, and friend. He influenced the lives of many young people in such a positive way. He will be missed by all!
Sincerely,
Robert Poole, Jr.
NHS Class of 1980
Mickey Drew
May 25, 2012
What a great person and role model for so many. Troy and the rest of his family are in our prayers. Heaven got a great addition.
Anthony Hinton
May 18, 2012
Simply put, "great man." Coach Winslow was a great influence, and touched the lives of so many athletes and students at Northeastern High School. His legacy will live on and he will never be forgotten by those of us who had the honor of meeting him. I would like to be the first to say that the city of Elizabeth City should honor him by naming the football stadium the after him. He is well deserving of such a prestigious honor. Coach Winslow will be sorely missed. I extend my heart felt condolences to the Winslow family.
Linda Johnson-Spence
May 18, 2012
Mrs. Winslow, your sons, your daughter-in-laws, and the entire Winslow Family. Coach Winslow impacted many persons he came in contact with and those he never met. The values he taught and lived by are being shared with a future generation. Prayfully, our desire to see a better and greater people will allow those values and the dedication of hard work to continue being pass to others; so that we will impact the future; just as Coach Winslow did for us.
May God enrichly bless you and keep you. And remember, there is peace, joy, and protection in the arms of Jesus. I love you. But know that there is no greater love than the love of Jesus. Linda Johnson-Spence (former co-worker of Mrs. Sarah Winslow and Mr. Paul Winslow).
Darius Hedgebeth
May 17, 2012
It was an honor having you as my coach on Northeastern High School's Track Team back in the day. I will always remember your kindness and the life lessons you taught us all. May God be with you, Mrs. Winslow, and your family always.
May 16, 2012
To Sarah and Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you on the loss of your dear husband, father, and grandfather. Please know that God will comfort you in your time of need. May God forever bless you and your family.
Love,
Your cousin, Sylvia E. Spratley, & Fred, and our children
Hampton Virginia & Columbus Georgia
Larry Williams
May 15, 2012
You have our deepest sympathies. May your memories give you strength. Coach Winslow touched many lives and I am one of those that have had the fortune to know him. God Bless ……
Scott Mummert # 14 Class of 77
May 15, 2012
For all the neck bridges, 6 inches, laps around the track, and talking with you in you driveway even after I was out of school. Coach I thank you. My path in life has your markers all over it... Mrs. Winslow and Boys my prayers are with you and God will bring us all home.
Drs. Ron and Velma Blackmon
May 15, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Ronnie Bryant
May 14, 2012
To the Winslow Family,
Coach Winslow touched the lives of so many people. I became a teacher primarily because of Coach Winslow. He taught me more about life that anyone other teacher. I am grateful that he not only touched my life, but many, many other Northeastern High School Students. He lives not only in me, but many of the students I have taught and coached because of what he instilled in me. May God bless your family as you mourn the passing of a great man. Thank you Coach Winslow for what you have done for me and many others.
Sincerely,
Ronnie Bryant, NHS Class of 1980
May 14, 2012
To the Lawrence family,
I am so sorry about the passing of Mr. Lawrence. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time. I hope you find a measure of comfort in knowing that your loved one influenced the lives of many young people, thus making the world a better place.
Muriel Miller
Angela Felton
May 14, 2012
Coach Winslow was a very special teacher for me. I was scared to death back in 1989/1990 when I discoverd that I had him for a P.E. Teacher. He is by far one of the toughest Men you will ever love!!! He spoke softly, but everyone knew how important it was to listen to his directions. He worked us hard in freshman P.E. but it was all for our good. I had the displeasure of going to him and telling him that I had gotten pregnant as a Freshman in the 9th grade, which meant I couldn't do any of the strenous exercises that Coach required of us. After telling him, I broke down and cried, I told him I should jus quit high school all together. I remembered it just like it was yesterday, he looked up from what he was writing on his little green metal cart and he looked me straight in the eye and said, "you've already made one mistake by getting pregnant at an early age, don't make two mistakes by quitting school. I believe with everything in my being that Coach Winslow IS and ALWAYS will be the reason why I not only finished high school, I have graduated undergrad, and I will graduate with my Master's degree on 05/18/2012. Sarah, Lawrence, and Troy you are all so blessed to have had a husband and a father like Coach!!! He will always be my NUMBER ONE hero!!! Be Blessed Family, you will see him again.
Sarah Campbell
May 14, 2012
Troy and Family-
In reading the entries on this page, it is clear that your father lived a remarkable life and touched many, many people. What a wonderful legacy to leave! I know that this loss must be extraordinary for your family now. No words can take that away. But, I pray that the Lord will comfort you, beautiful memories will surround you, and the love of family and friends will sustain you during this time.
I will be praying for peace for you in the coming days.
What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal. ~Albert Pike
Stuart Sealy
May 14, 2012
Mrs. Winslow, T and Lawrence, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Stuart Sealy and Family
Kevin McArdle
May 14, 2012
To the Winslow family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
David Cutrell
May 14, 2012
So sorry to hear of his passing. He played such an important part to so many of our lives while attending NHS. Just a great person, our prayers go out to the entire family
May 14, 2012
Dear Winslow family,
It saddens me so to learn of Coach Winslow's passing. He was a wonderful man, and touched the lives of many young people. It was a pleasure being a co-worker of his at NHS. Heaven has gained a true Star! You are in my thoughts and prayers through the days ahead.
Lynn Culpepper
Raymond & Rhonda Lynn
May 14, 2012
A true role model and a dear friend. He was a blessing to me, and someone who will be deeply missed. Rest in peace, Coach. May God Bless.
May 14, 2012
To the Winslow Family:
Sorry to learn of the loss of your Love One..Paul was a class-mate of ours in the graduate class of 1956 at P.W.Moore.
We offer our Condolences and Prayers to the family. GOD is always in healing Spirit.....
Roland & Diane Williams
Apollo Beach, Fl.
Chrissy Cooper
May 14, 2012
*Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. Proverbs 3:4-6
*Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you. 2 Thessalonians 3:16
Sandra Vandiver
May 14, 2012
Sarah, we are so sorry for your loss. May you be comforted by God's love and the love of family and friends. We love you. The Vandivers in South Carolina.
Rev. Roy G. McPherson
May 14, 2012
To the Family,
My coach was the best. I learned a lot from him. I remember him saying McPherson you got to work hard. God will heal your broken hearts in his own time. Joy will come in the morning. God be with you.
Tommy Bizzell
May 14, 2012
Coach Winslow had a direct impact on my life when I was a young man. I have thought of him often over the years and have great memories of him as a great coach, teacher and mentor. The world needs more men like him in it! Peace be with the his Family.
May 14, 2012
Sorry to hear about Coach Winslow. We are all a better people because of him. Sarah, Lawrence and Troy our prayers are with you at this time.
Reese, Brenda and John Helms
Surfside Beach, SC
Rex Sample
May 13, 2012
Coach Winslow was a great role model for many people. What a lucky person I am for knowing him. God bless Coach and his family.
Linwood Blount Jr.
May 13, 2012
Coach Winslow help to mold and shape so many of our lives as we progressed into manhood,just by the way he carried himself. My prayers and condolences to the Winslow family
hercules shannon
May 13, 2012
To Winslow family, im sorry to hear of your lose, GOD will bless you.my Prayers or with you and you are in my Prayers.
Ray and Cindy Scott
May 13, 2012
Mrs. Sara & family,
We are so sorry to hear about Coach Winslow. When we think of Northeastern high school football we think about Coach Winslow.
Great person, great coach and great friend. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
MOSE WILLIAMS
May 13, 2012
COACH: YOU WILL BE MISSED.
vernell gordon
May 13, 2012
God bless you all .my thoughts and prayers are with you..
jackie reid
May 13, 2012
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Eddie Davis
May 13, 2012
May the memory of the strong character and the athletic exploits of Paul Winslow be planted into the next generation of Pasquotank County youth. I am so pleased that Paul was able to see his beloved Green Bay Packers win the 2011 Super Bowl, fifty years after he played in the NFL Championship game.
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