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William Winston Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 1, 2007.

William D. Winston, II, 74, of Lufkin, was born July 25, 1932, in Crosby, Texas, the son of the late John R. Winston, Jr. and Pauline (Tooke) Winston. He passed away Monday, January 29, 2007, at his residence. Mr. Winston was an attorney in the Lufkin area for many years. He was a graduate of the University of Texas and the University of Texas Law School. He was also a former Texas State Representative. Mr. Winston served his country in the United States Army, and was a member of Lufkin's First Baptist Church. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, William D. (Darac) Winston, III and Denise Lovelady Winston of Garland; grandchildren, Sydney Winston and Alex Winston; and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives. In addition to his parents, Mr. Winston was preceded in death by his brother, John Winston, Jr. Pallbearers will be Larry Buck, Michael Bryan, Simon W. "Bubbie" Henderson, III, Al DeLauro, John Randolph "Randy" Winston, III and Kevin Fuller. Honorary pallbearers will be Billy Vaughn, Max Rucker, Jimmy Horn and Marvin Pounders. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Mr. Winston's memory to Lufkin's First Baptist Church, 106 E. Bremond, Lufkin, Texas 75901; Hospice in the Pines, 116 S. Raguet, Lufkin, Texas 75904; or to the Monastery of the Infant Jesus, 1501 Lotus Lane, Lufkin, Texas 75901. Memorial services for Mr. Winston will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, February 1, 2007, at Lufkin's First Baptist Church Chapel, with Dr. Andrew G. Pittman and Reverend Horace Fletcher officiating. Interment will be in the Garden of Memories Memorial Park. Gipson Funeral Home; W. A. Dempsey, Director

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February 9, 2007

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Susan Evans

February 9, 2007

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Bill. He was a great person to sit and talk to and he will be missed.

Kevin Fuller

February 8, 2007

I will certainly miss my friend, William, but his legacy will live on in those whom he inspired. He hired me in 1980 even though he really didn't have anything for me to do. He insisted I call him "William" as "Mr. Winston" referred to his dad. He taught me in his words and in his ways to always treat all people with the same amount of respect. He also taught by example the value of generosity, even to a fault. These are lessons I have tried to apply to my life and now impact my family on a daily basis. Thanks William.

Lisa Burkhalter

February 3, 2007

I was very sorry to hear of the passing of William Winston. He was always so kind to me. When they were blooming, he kept beautiful roses on my desk in the courthouse.

Katrina Kelley (Fuller's Buffet)

February 1, 2007

I am sorry to hear of the passing of Mr Winston. I have known him for several years. He will be missed....

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Libby Henderson Page

February 1, 2007

Derek, I was so sorry to hear about your Dad. We went to school together and were real good friends. I know you don't remember me, but I am Virginia's sister. I will be thinking about you and know you will always remember the good times you all had.
Sincerely, Libby Page

Renee Crain-Albrecht

February 1, 2007

Darac, Hey sorry to read about the passing of your dad. He was such a funny man. I can remember campaining for him in 1979-1980 while he was running for state rep. You where driving the "The Big Green Van"around and Mary Ann Cowart, Sandy West, and I were handing out things and then we also would go to small towns around the area and ride in their little parades. I still remember all of us on top of the van throwin candy to to people at the parade and we were waunderin while they were all laughin at us and so finally I looked down inside the van at you and you had green gummy bears hangin out of your nose. We all said you better stop cause if your dad finds out you will be in trouble. So from then own and still now I can not eat a green gummy bear without thinkin about that. Your old friend and campainer friend Renee Crain-Albrecht. I will be prayin for you and your family at this time.

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