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Richard Winstead Obituary
October 1, 1941 - June 19, 2025
Richard L. Winstead passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025 in Fort Smith, AR. He was born on October 1, 1941 in Danville, VA to the late Keith and Thelma Winstead. He is survived by his loving wife, Jo Ann, of 42 years, four children, five grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and a sister, Beth Winstead Gentry of Danville. His children are Michael Winstead of Lynchburg, VA; Meredith Penninger and her husband Paul of Lexington, NC; Andrew Winstead and his partner Rebecca Heilman of New Orleans, LA; and Preston Winstead and his wife Caitlyn Campbell of Chicago, IL.
Richard spend 43 years working in the furniture industry. He retired as VP of Sales at Riverside Furniture, and left with fond memories of the wonderful people with whom he worked.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Richard's name to the American Diabetes Association (www.diabetes.org), the Jimmy V. Foundation for Cancer Research (www.v.org), First Presbyterian Church of Fort Smith (www.1pres.org), or the Nantz National Alzheimer Center (www.houstonmethodist.org/neurology/centers-and-programs/nantz-national-alzheimer-center).
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Memories and Condolences
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Tommy Cannon
June 26, 2025
Sorry to hear of Dickie's passing and he will be missed by his GWHS 1960 classmates.
Allen Hudgins
June 25, 2025
So Sorry.
Tom and Harriet Taylor
June 25, 2025
Joann, Tom and I are sadddned to hear of Dickie´s passing. He was such a great guy.I know you have so many precious memories of the wonderful you shared. We will keep you and you family close in our hearts and prayers
Andrew
June 24, 2025
I´ll love and miss you forever, Dad.
Bob Anguish
June 23, 2025
Bob and Kaye Anguish, Rockwall, TX.
Nancy Moore Wilson
June 22, 2025
JoAnne, am so sorry to hear about Dickie's passing and the struggles of the past few years. What a blessing that his happy disposition remained.
Take care of yourself and may Richard rest in peace, knowing that he lived a full life and that you did all you could to help him. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family as you work through this stressful and sad time.
Remembering with a smile some times in Danville,
Nancy Moore Wilson
Michael Bowles
June 22, 2025
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