Rev. Roosevelt Winstead

Rev. Roosevelt Winstead obituary, Elm City, NC

Rev. Roosevelt Winstead

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18

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6149 Old Smithfield Road, Bailey, NC 27807

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Roosevelt Winstead Obituary

Published by Legacy on Sep. 15, 2025.
Rev. Roosevelt "Dimp" Winstead , age 90 of Elm City departed this life on Monday, September 15, 2025.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 1:00PM at the Red Oak Grove Baptist Church with Dr. J.B. Woodhouse Officiating. Interment will follow in the Winstead Family Cemetery in Elm City. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 12:00-1:00PM, with the Family being present at 12:30PM.

He leaves to cherish his lasting loving memories to his devoted and loving wife, Georgia H. Winstead of the home; four daughters, Arquilla (James) Joyner of Harlem, New York, Cynthia (Darren) Pierce of Wilson NC, Lisa (Cornell) Stokes of Garner NC, Sherri (Tyron) Bryant Elm City, seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren (one on the way), one sister Annette Davis; two sisters-in-law, Wynette Milliner and Marian Jones, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. A very special cousin Ronald Harris; a host of other relatives and friends.

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Upcoming Events

Sep

18

Funeral service

1:00 p.m.

Red Oak Grove Baptist Church

6149 Old Smithfield Road, Bailey, NC 27807

Send Flowers

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.