Troy Winham

Troy Dean Winham was born on February 28, 1938 in Lawton, Oklahoma. He was called home by our Lord and Savior on Friday, April 11, 2025 at 87 years of age. Troy’s parents were Paul and Marie Winham. His family moved to Dexter, NM in January of 1949 where they farmed. Troy attended Dexter Schools and graduated in 1956. He was very active in sports and activities during his school years. Troy met and married the love of his life, Kay Foster, in July of 1957. They were married for 67 years. While in Dexter, Troy served on the Dexter Volunteer Fire Department for 18 years, serving two terms As Chief. Troy went to work for the US Fish and Wildlife Service at the Dexter National Fish Hatchery in 1970 until 1995 when he retired.

Troy joined the Elks in 1960 and remained a member until his passing. He was very active in the Elks moving up through the local lodge and eventually serving as State President in 1998 and on the National Level as DDGER.

Troy and Kay were blessed with three daughters, Kathy and her husband Patrick Jennings, Debbie and Her husband Israel Campos and Diane Terry, all of Roswell.

Troy and Kay moved to Roswell in 2017 where they resided until his death.

Troy was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Eugene and Steve Winham, and his precious granddaughter Sarah Bradley. He is survived by his loving wife Kay, daughters and son in laws and grandchildren Patrick Jennings Jr and Juanita, Eric Jennings and Lisa, Ty Terry and Ashly, Emily Grandi and Jonathan. He is also Survived by nine great Grandsons, Patrick III and Ryan Jennings, Lucas and John Jennings, Caleb and Logan Bradley, Ayden, Austin and Tyler Terry and one precious granddaughter, Avery Grandi.

A Celebration of Life for Troy is scheduled for Thursday, April 17 at 10:00a.m. at Grace Community Church in Roswell, NM.