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William Wingfield Obituary
January 30, 1932 - October 7, 2024
William D. Wingfield passed away on October 7, 2024, at the age of 92. Born in Athens, Georgia in January 1932, he was the son of the late Chandler Reaves Wingfield and Caroline Davis Wingfield.
He was also preceded in death by his brother, Chandler R. Wingfield, Jr. and his loving wife Kathryn of 56 years. He was a faithful and dedicated caregiver for her throughout her battle with Alzheimer's.
He is survived by his two children, Debbie McCann (Ed) of Massies Mill, Virginia and Allan Wingfield (Ann) of Oswego, New York. He is also survived by nine grandchildren: Edward McCann (Katie), David McCann (Ally), Michelle Cornett (Kevin), Nathaniel Wingfield (Martha), Isaac Wingfield (Emily), Ethan Wingfield, Eliza Wingfield, Gabriel Wingfield (Megan), and Susannah Wingfield. He was also blessed to have 19 great grandchildren.
He spent his growing up years living in Georgia and Florida and enjoyed sharing stories about living on an orange grove. After college, he served three and a half years in the Army and loved to tell stories of his experiences in Greenland. He went on to attend Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. He served his Lord and Savior as a Minister of Education at Trenton Street Baptist Church in Harriman, Tennessee, Belmont Baptist Church in Roanoke, Virginia, Rivermont Avenue Baptist Church in Lynchburg, Virginia, Salem Baptist Church in Salem, Virginia, and Central Baptist Church in Waycross, Georgia. In his retirement, he served as a hospital chaplain at Lewis Gale Hospital in Salem, Virginia. While living at Liberty Ridge in Lynchburg, he enjoyed leading daily devotionals and helping to lead the singing on Sunday mornings.
A celebration of life service will be held 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at Clifford Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 10:30 a.m. until the start of the service. The family will hold a private burial at a later date.
Those wishing to make memorial contributions may consider donations to Good Samaritan Hospice of Roanoke, Virginia (goodsam.care/ways-to-give).
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John Wilcox Priddy MD
October 15, 2024
I had the privilege of knowing Rev. Wingfield for many years, most of them including the time he cared so lovingly for wife Kathryn, and then following her death. It was my experience that he routinely ministered to me more than I did to him. We became friends. I am better for knowing him and thankful, too. He was a gentleman, humble, gracious and kind, and usually soft-spoken; but he spoke great things. Even under stress, he gifted a great smile and occasional chuckle. I count the churches he served fortunate for his teaching, pastoral demeanor and example. I always got a lift seeing his name on the schedule. He literally brought peace, joy and light into a room. He was far more compliant than the typical male patient. I have missed seeing him; I grieve for his family and many friends; I extend deepest sympathy and condolences, while rejoicing with you all, as we will be together again. There is always hope. Always. Always. Even in death, and I believe especially in death. Grace to each of you.
Sherry M Gentry
October 15, 2024
Reverend Wingfield was a blessing to me in my youth. I attend Salem Baptist church and he was such an encouragement to us young people. I know he is in heaven rejoicing with the Lord. His family is in my prayers and thoughts.
Melissa White
October 14, 2024
Rev Wingfield was a wonderful kind and loving person who represented Christ daily. His love for his wife and family was shared in everything he did. He was a blessing to me as a child at Salem Baptist Church. I know he is in Heaven wearing a large pair of angel wings. Prayers are with you all as you celebrate the life and legacy of this great man of God.
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